Ken Perryman

**** ********* ******* ******

Loveland, Colorado 80538

Phone: 970-***-****

E-mail: wvzd2o@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with a results-oriented organization that places a priority on customer service and building positive relationships, encourages a positive and proactive work environment, and provides opportunities for professional growth, challenge, and advancement.

SUMMARY OF

SKILLS

Over 18 years of progressively responsible experience in business and management in the recreational vehicle industry and manufacturing factories. Extensive familiarity with operations and facilities management in factory construction and the automotive industry. Experience relating to coordinating and adjustment of staffing levels, P & L responsibilities, and developmental training for all personnel. I have a proven track record of maximizing production efficiency and quality output. As a highly motivated, results-oriented manager with strong interpersonal and communication skills, I have managed incredibly diverse work groups while maintaining a positive and productive work environment in a variety of production settings from the welding application to finished product. I have lead and developed manufacturing techniques and also pride myself in my ability to rapidly adjust to the changing demands of product diversity and assembly methods. I have computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsible for delivery of communication on an individual basis, and by frequently addressing large audiences in a group setting. Managed development and facilitation of all quality programs and procedures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2010 – Current PRODUCTION MANAGER

Technical Manufacturing Facility

Sept. 2006 – Oct. 2009 PRODUCTION MANAGER

Champion Enterprises, Inc- Berthoud, CO.

Primary responsibilities include full oversight of factory operations. Reporting production efficiency results, scheduling, labor percentage control, materials management, material supply troubleshooting, adhere to corporate A/R standards and maintained production budget. Lead lean manufacturing and continual improvement programs. Coordinate activities, safety policies and programs with production management team and approximately 200 associates in the construction process. Maintenance repair and budget control, and assisted with human resources in associate development and disciplinary actions.

Directed the Berthoud team in being the first Champion western region facility to reach 200 thousand in the factory cost reductions program.

Successful start up and prototype development for the Stratton Flatts subdivision in Eagle, Co., single and multi family complexes. Project target of 45 million.

Coordinated from start to finish process the first home show set up inside the National Western Complex for the Denver Home Show.

Lead and facilitated the manufacturing improvement team for product improvement.

Team member of the Champion Corporate Safety Steering Committee.

Designed and implemented a payroll system, rewarding craftsmen skills and longevity.

Jun. 2004 – Aug. 2006 ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Fleetwood Enterprises- Riverside, CA.

Directed the operation of motor home construction, including supervision of the construction team of approximately 300 employees. Analyzing manufacturing techniques for RV / automotive applications and production processes to ensure quality and safety compliance.

Succeeded in directing the Class C motor home factory to profitable efficiency levels.

Introduced and implemented process full body paint to the Class C motor home products.

Integrated the entry level Class A motor home into the product mix with Class C operations.

Introduced the Quality Verification Program to the Class C factory.

Facilitated the DuPont S.T.O.P. safety program to the factory leadership team.

May 1991 – Jun. 2004 SENIOR TEAM MANAGER

Fleetwood Enterprises- Longview, TX.

Managed travel trailer production line of approximately 240 employees; responsibilities over operations of RV component lamination shop. Lead and develop training for product improvements between multiple teams and leaders.

Managed two production lines with both standard and high-end recreational vehicles to positive efficiency levels.

Planned, coordinated, and budgeted the complete set up of the fiberglass lamination and CNC operations shop employing 50 additional associates and bringing the Longview facility to the next level in product offerings.

Team member of the Fleetwood Corporate Safety Committee and safety audit team.

CERTIFICATIONS

Afterburner Flawless Execution Frontline Leadership – 9 units

Afterburner Seminars Fleetwood Enterprises

Leadership Breakthrough 1 Peace Officer

Rapport Leadership International East Texas Police Academy

Continual Improvement – Kaizen Supervisor Management Training

Champion Enterprises Lean Manufacturing Kilgore College

DuPont Safety S.T.O.P. Program Interaction Management Training

DuPont Chemical Corporation Fleetwood Enterprises

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