Supply Chain Manager

Keith Mims

CEO/President - Etimex USA, Inc

Anderson, SC 29625

*****.****@******-***.*** - 864-***-****

Results driven professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing cost reduction measures and organizational growth by evaluating, improving, and implementing policies. Strong negotiation and mediation skills with all levels of internal and external stakeholders impacting organizational performance and reputation. Confident communicating through various channels to impact change management. Proven leadership and executive skills with demonstrated success with all aspects of corporate management. Extensive background in automotive and consumer goods industries. International Logistics Facility Management Employee Relations Manufacturing Process Analysis/ Benchmarking Consumer Product Development/Design Resource Maximization

Budget Management Strategic Alliances & Partnership Building

Risk Assessment/Threat Analysis

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

CEO/President

Etimex USA, Inc -

2016-11 - Present

November 2016-present

German owned, $20M Customs plastic manufacturer specializing in supplying technical custom molded plastic parts into the automotive and white-goods markets. Customers include Continental, BMW, BSH, Whirlpool, and Electrolux.

CEO/President

Tasked with controlling cash, optimizing operations and ultimately growing the company. Process Improvements:

- Rightsized workforce by 20% from 100 people to 80 people while also eliminating overtime, and keeping all delivery commitments to customers.

- Improved financial performance

* Reversed cash flow from negative trend to cash positive over 5-month period.

* Improved profitability by 43%

* Eliminated the need for outside cash borrowing

* Reduced AP by $1.3M

- Improved employee engagement and moral using small group meetings and companywide gatherings to make sure concerns from all groups are addressed.

Production Manager

Mergon Corporation -

2015-05 - 2017-11

Responsible for all aspects of production floor management and financial performance of manufacturing processes. Lead a team of 7 direct reports: 4 shift supervisors; 3 production engineers. Process Improvements:

- Reorganized plant from a 5 day and 3 shift cycle to a 7 day 4 shift cycle pattern to eliminate mandatory weekend overtime and reduce overtime costs.

- Implemented morning production team meetings which has brought together team members of all functional areas and has created an environment for creative problem solving and improved implementation time of corrective actions.

- Implemented production tracking sheets improving overall plant productivity by 23% Keith R. Mims ● ●*****.****@******-***.***

Lead team of twelve assigned

Mergon Corporation -

2011 - 2017-11

2011-November, 2017

$30M Customs plastic manufacturer specializing in supplying technical custom molded plastic parts into the automotive and industrial markets. Customers include Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Xerox, and Ingersoll Rand. Lead team of twelve assigned with the responsibility of assuring customer delivery and quality performance Supply Chain Operations Manager

Mergon Corporation -

2011 - 2015-05

Facilitate customer integration into overall company objectives demonstrating excellence in strategic partnerships, cost structure analysis, cost / benefit analysis, negotiation and team building. Liaise and collaborate with all stakeholders throughout the supply chain: customers, ownership, engineers, and vendors. Manage input of customer orders, and discrete releases. Process Improvements:

- Negotiated contract pricing for raw plastic resin stabilizing material cost, improving gross margin by 3% and an annual savings of $880K

Director - Supply Chain Operations - Hartwell Industries Patriarch Partners LLC -

2008 - 2011

2008-2011

$2.2B Private equity fund management group focusing on reviving undervalued and distressed companies through cost reduction and market growth

Director - Supply Chain Operations - Hartwell Industries Locate and strategically select global freight suppliers, demonstrating excellence in strategic partnerships, cost structure analysis, cost / benefit analysis, negotiation and team building. Liaise and collaborate with all stakeholders throughout the supply chain: ownership, manufacturers, vendors, freight carriers, U.S. customs and internal customers. Manage all planning, purchasing, logistics personnel. Created a lean JIT delivery system which incorporates a smooth production plan generated directly from customer demands to decrease the company's reliance on inventory. Negotiate all transportation/logistic based contracts from over 10 different globally diverse locations such as Asia, North Africa, and South America. Engineer and implement process improvements through various logistical strategies. Account for daily, weekly and monthly cash flow by maximizing asset utilization.

Process Improvements:

- Eliminated waste from distribution system by laying out the shop floor and warehouse in a linear configuration saving $215K/year

- Created and implemented first edition routing guide for international imports reducing waste in receiving and saving an average of 2.3 man hours per day or $14K for an annual reduction of 18%

- Implemented MRP system planning into logistical process to decrease WIP from the system through the use of variable routing planning and "Milk Run" routing.

- JIT delivery reducing inventory from $15M to $6M in 28 months and improving the in stock measurable from 86% to 96% on time delivery.

- Introduced the use of re-usable packing for internal processes uses which yielded a reduction in the spend for corrugated packaging by 50% or $4K/month

- Changed the purchasing of all freight transportation from purchase order system to a contractual basis saving

$500K/year and extending the payment terms for freight carriers to NET60 or greater from NET10

- Currently leading project to implement EDI functionality throughout the logistics chain allowing for better control of transit inventory

Senior Buyer - Logistics

Draexlmaier Automotive -

2006 - 2008

Led team of logistic managers to determine the flow of materials throughout the entire process including JIT demands, hazardous materials requirements, and time sensitive delivery applications. Developed plan to upgrade the efficiency of material transportation systems which included all International freight forwarders, customs brokerage, intermodal and inland freight forklifts, racking, and conveyers. Developed contracts with both International freight carriers and intercontinental van lines. Engineer raw material packaging and finished goods delivery systems.

Process Improvements:

- Led RFQ process for the purchase of transportation services saving 14% per annum or $1.4M over a $10M/ year spend

Keith R. Mims ● ● *****.****@******-***.***

- Implemented measurable system for carriers; on time log, delivery quality, fuel surcharge control etc.

- Engineered and implemented new forklift system with fast charge system saving a combined $130K/per year of man hours and lease rates.

- Negotiated contractual rates for both expendable and reusable containers saving $1M over prior year

- Implemented new recycling process for expendable corrugated materials turning a $300/month expense into

$130/month income.

Senior Materials Manager/Planner

Proper Mold and Engineering -

2003 - 2006

2003-2006

$40M Tier 2/3 supplier specializing in molded plastic components to BMW, General Motors, and Mercedes Benz

Senior Materials Manager/Planner

Utilized team of 3 direct reports to manage all customer contact; demand forecasting, demand deviations, concerns and deliveries. Utilized planning incorporating actual versus planned production variables, and seasonality of demand to forecast production loads. Used these required levels to determine raw material usage based on BOM requirements. Production planning included a shop floor consisting of various injection molding machines ranging in size from 85 ton to 1500 ton, various assembly processes, and externally outsources operations. Managed all aspects of raw material planning and procurement; all contract negotiations with suppliers and delivery plans. Managed entire warehouse team of 4 individuals. Maintained production and delivery schedules for all products/customers. EDUCATION

B.S. in Business Management

Anderson University - Anderson, SC

M.B.A. in Business Administration

Southern Wesleyan University

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, SAP, ERP

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