FRED ROGERS

P.O. Box 70
Enfield Center, NH 03749
603-632-4973
http://fredrogers.resumeconnect.com
fra20528@westpost.net

DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING
DIRECTOR - BUSINESS SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTOR - BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
DIRECTOR - SUPPLY CHAIN
Product Development / Project Management / R&D /
Process Reengineering / Lean Manufacturing / IT /
IS / Data Management / CPI / New Business Development
/ Global Systems Design / QA
As a performance-oriented leader, I have a
proven history of success developing new
products into global markets, improving
quality, cutting costs and turning around
operations. Knowledgeable in multiple IT and
manufacturing processes, I am adept at leading
world-class design and engineering teams to
drive revenue and profits. My key skills
include:
- Delivering projects on time and below cost
- Driving standards, quality and process
improvements
- Providing technical leadership and guidance
- Building and motivating cross-functional
teams
- Managing multi-site, global operations
As an intuitive problem-solver who excels
under pressure, my 'can do' attitude inspires
others to top performance. My strong
communication skills allow me to win
cooperation at all levels and build
exceptional customer relationships. I am
currently working on an MBA at Plymouth State
University and I have a BS in
Mechanical Engineering Technology from the
University of New Hampshire.
Technical expertise: CAD, CAM, PDM, QMS and
ERP deployment, overseeing integration and
optimization.
CAREER HISTORY
Sig Sauer, a $150M global firearms company:
Director of Supply Chain and Process Engineering,
Sig Sauer, March 2010 to Present.
Directed projects to significantly improve
the supply chain. Implemented
Forecast/MDS/MPS/MRP processes in Oracle 11.
Established capacity and constraint planning.
Reduced backlog from 18 months to 45 days.
Thermadyne, a $500M global
industrial equipment company:
Global Director Product Lifecycle
Infrastructure, Thermadyne, 2004 to 2010.
Direct multiple projects at 11 international
sites, streamlining and integrating product
lifcycle processes among Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Global
Sourcing. Direct multi-site teams and budgets
of up to $3M.
Engineering Director, Thermal Dynamics and
Thermal Arc Inc, 1999 to 2004. Led five
managers, 45 engineers, and budget of up to
$4M. Directed conceptualization, design and
development for two premiere Thermadyne
brands. Promoted to global position.
Department Manager, Mechanical Engineering,
Thermal Dynamics, 1995 to 1999. Provided
technical guidance to twelve mechanical
engineers, designers and technical writers.
Managed design of power supplies and
equipment for plasma cutting systems. Oversaw
development and quality. Promoted to Director.
Manager, Special Markets Engineering, Thermal
Dynamics, 1995 to 1996. Managed $350K budget
and product design/project management for
niche markets, specialty applications,
robotics and automation
solutions.
Earlier: Engineering Manager, Valvcon
Corporation, a $20M industrial controls and
PCB assembly company. Managed Quality, IT,
product development and technical services,
reporting to the President. Manager,
Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Dynamics
Corporation. Supervised team of 12 and budget
of $300K.
Outside interests: I enjoy many outdoor
activities including hiking, camping, fishing
and boating.