Audie Penn Email and Phone Number
As a passionate and dedicated operations executive focused on consulting, strategy design and deployment, mufti-site management, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and operational efficiency, I'm interested in collaborating and sharing my expertise. As a highly respected and sought-after professional with a wealth of experience in operations in a large Fortune 100 American equipment manufacturing corporation and a consulting firm, I enjoy fast-paced, highly regulated, and challenging work environments where creativity and solution-discovery are encouraged.Ways that I contribute my expertise:➨ Providing influential, consultative, and entrepreneurial leadership in all areas of operations and business transformation➨ Devising and executing ideas and client-centric solutions to complex manufacturing issues➨ Incorporating cutting-edge and second-to-none LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to provide innovation, remain ahead of the competition, and reach new markets➨ Growing and safeguarding corporate resources, ensuring compliance, and efficiently allocating resources➨ Streamlining operations and strengthening cross-functional collaboration and communication➨ Deploying quality and safety initiatives, recruiting and coaching highly skilled associates ➨ Overseeing capital expenditures and working capital➨ Driving productivity, operational efficiency, and performance improvements across every area of the entity➨ Partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders, C-suite executives, vendors, and team members ➨ Overcoming business challenges and navigating industry complexities➨ Performing effectively and professionally during stressful times and in crises, retaining a positive outlook, and continuing to strive for - and exceed - stretch goals, constantly monitoring staff and organizational progressPlease feel free to reach out to me directly via LinkedIn or audie@audiepenn.com
Audie Penn Consulting
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Operational Performance ConsultantAudie Penn Consulting Oct 2012 - PresentNorth America / Europe / South America / Asia▅ Consistently contribute my entrepreneurial and enterprise expertise to a private consulting firm focusing on operational transformation, collaborating with many dozens of cross-functional executives on budget oversight, strategy development and deployment, and leadership development resulting in millions in EBITDA, championing process performance enhancement, and improving manufacturing techniques. Championed hundreds of millions in EBITDA for global building materials manufacturers using well-planned strategies, securing board approval for implementation, and mentoring executives to align with corporate vision. Designed an operations production system for 11 domestic manufacturing plants and 17 European facilities, adding over a hundred million in EBITDA. ▅ Led an uptick in process performance and client equipment usage by completing multiple efficiency projects, adjusting raw kiln feeds, and making finish mill chemistry adjustments.▅ Facilitated improved operating procedures on fan blade angles, subsequently improving material recirculation and throughput.
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Partner - Consulting OperationsFaro Partners Mar 2019 - Jan 2024North America / Europe / South America▅Lean Transformation and Leadership Consultant to global manufacturing, Audie Penn Consulting, with Faro Partners, provided coaching and leadership training across multiple manufacturing sectors.
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Manufacturing Technical Steward - Lean Methodology ManagerCaterpillar Inc. Aug 2016 - Jan 2017Global▅ Serving global organizational divisions as a highly competent expert, I championed successes featuring profit creation and exceeding established metrics. Realized millions in incremental profit while managing an executive legacy project, including differential investment and divestitures.▅ Highly commended on my ability to strategize performance improvements, I led a +30% improvement in business performance after launching an Operational Excellence (CxPS) training program and providing culture transformation education. In another instance, I boosted operational efficiency over 30% by conceptualizing and implementing data focused operating systems. -
Supply Chain Manager - Component Supply Chain Optimization StrategyCaterpillar Inc. Jan 2016 - Aug 2016North America / Eurpoe▅ Implemented (EVC)engineered value chain programs covering global operations, oversaw a several hundred million dollar budget, and averted tens of millions in costs by establishing improved inventory flows. ▅ By spearheading enterprise-wide team training on all components of the supply chain optimization process, fostered 100% compliance with internal governance requirements and enabled a +30% uptick in efficiency with refinements to end-to-end supply chain functions.
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Cps Global Deployment Master Black BeltCaterpillar Inc. Mar 2013 - Jan 2016▅ Recovered hundreds of millions in topline revenue within a billion-dollar manufacturing operation after instituting necessary process changes in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity, concentrating on performance metrics attainment.▅ Developed and delivered improved Six Sigma training to manufacturing engineering professionals, including tactical leadership elements to enhance project execution and improve project results. ▅ Deployed Caterpillar Production System to the company through education and consulting in locations throughout the world. Delivered continuous improvement and build capability through 6 sigma and CPS applications across global value streams.
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Group Manager Hydraulic Excavator Assembly OperationsCaterpillar Inc. Aug 2011 - Mar 2013Aurora, Il▅Oversee the assembly operations for Hydraulic Excavators at the Aurora facility and the engine subassembly operations for Hydraulic Excavators, Large Wheel Loaders, and Medium Wheel Loaders. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, and Cost of these operations.▅ Realizing the need to meet and exceed key metrics to drive corporate success, I led a +40% boost in operational capacity with travel to global sites to instill the need for following Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. I garnered a +25% enhancement in safety and quality by integrating accountability cycles, specific training, and gathering data on assembly operations first-pass yield analyses
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Manufacturing Engineering SuperintendentCaterpillar Inc. Dec 2010 - Aug 2011▅ Deployed lean practices in fabrication operations for large equipment manufacturing, saving millions in fixed costs among three product groups and increasing throughput with reductions to work-in-progress and cell footprints and streamlining cell inventory.▅ Constant identification of areas for performance improvement, my team captured exponential efficiencies after re-engineering fabrication planning, transitioning to a pull-based manufacturing system, and launching personally created one-piece flow models to position assembly functions close to commonly used materials.▅Create and execute strategic plans for first operations and fabrications for the Large Wheel Loader, Medium Wheel Loader, and Hydraulic Excavator operations. These activities included cost justification and capacity planning for robotic weld cells and machine tools as well as plant and cell layouts.
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Supplier Product And Process Collaboration Engineering ManagerCaterpillar Mar 2008 - Dec 2010▅ Mentored a team of 32 engineers, instituted advanced purchasing and production engineering across the global supply base, and reaped hundreds of millions in savings with 14 new product introductions. Spared millions in production costs after analyzing outsourcing versus insourcing critical functions, extracting "make versus buy" decisions.▅ Employing results-driven initiatives, I drove an +80% lift in quality output centered on adding product and quality planning to the design phase. Crafted a supplier product and process collaboration model for global center projects, enabled the gathering of engineering data, aided in associate recruitment, managed the standardization of manufacturing processes, and subsequently increased productivity by over 30%.▅Managed the design for manufacturability / cost process for heavy structures, lower power train, electrical and hydraulics systems, and cabs.
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Multi-Facility Plant ManagerThe Manitowoc Company May 2006 - Sep 2007▅ Assuming a role with a crane business innovating and manufacturing market-leading lifting solutions, I fostered hundreds of millions in topline OEM by onboarding additional employees and procuring incremental materials that allowed for meeting greater market demands with increased production. At the same time, I averted millions in losses with my command of critical risk reduction planning for each KPI.▅ Rewarded with first-place status for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity achieved in ten months after the initiation of processes and culture improvements across manufacturing. ▅ P/L responsibility for two locations. -
Manufacturing SupervisorJohn Deere Davenport Works Jan 2001 - Oct 2004Supervised burn to shape, weld, machining, and paint for Construction and Forestry Products. -
Production SupervisorKewanee Boiler Aug 1999 - Nov 2000Supervised burn to shape, weld, assembly, and final paint for deaerators, feedwater tanks, firebox boilers, and steam tube boilers as well as assembly of electrical control panels, and gas trains for No.2 through No. 6 oil, natural gas, and propane.
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Production Control SchedulerJohn Deere Seeding Group Aug 1996 - Dec 1999Production control scheduling and site purchasing responsibilites for seeding equipment. Analyzing, releasing and managing manufacturing orders and purchase order into the procduction system. Managing MRP parameters for efficient inventory levels, and appropriate purchase order delivery.
Audie Penn Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Frequently Asked Questions about Audie Penn
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Audie Penn works for Audie Penn Consulting
What is Audie Penn's role at the current company?
Audie Penn's current role is Senior Operations & Consulting Professional – Designing & Deploying Business Transformation Strategies.
What schools did Audie Penn attend?
Audie Penn attended St. Ambrose University, Western Illinois University.
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