Supply Chain Operations

RONALD E. KEATON

Saline, Michigan Telephone: 419-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/rkeaton9824/ SENIOR

MANAGER OF SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration), Bachelor's Degree (Physical Education-Minor in Journalism), Six Sigma Black Belt, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations, with more than 20 years of experience in creating, and executing continuous process improvement initiatives that consistently exceeded Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and instituted significant cost reductions for organizations ranging from privately-held medical device startups with $235 million in annual gross revenue to industry leading organization such as Hein Kraft.

Experience includes, serving for 3 years as Senior Supply Chain Materials Manager for NeMoDx/QIAGEN in Ann Arbor, Michigan with responsibility for managing a $10.1 million monthly budget and 40 direct reports that accomplished the following 3 items: 1) Generated $10 million to $12.2 million in monthly shipping; 2) Expedited more than 140 FDAs approved medical testing devices during the COVID pandemic; and 3) Ensured appropriate shipping for 6 infectious disease drug treatments. Strong Working Knowledge of the Following Lean/Quality Techniques: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing; Value Stream Mapping

(VSM); 5S/6S; VOC; ISO 9001, 18001, AS9100 AS13100, IATF16949; ITAR Compliance; Problems Solving Model; CAPA, DOE, DMAIC; Six Sigma; Lean Manufacturing; JIT; Kanban; SPC, Root Cause Analysis; SMED/Quick Change; PMEA, DFMEA; PPAP; Kaizen; Poka-Yoke; Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and WORMPIC/Waste Elimination, SOX Compliance, BSI, FDA, OSHA, Red Prairie, Engineered labor standards, CRB, QRB, MRB.

AREAS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE

Warehouse Management Instituting Cost Reduction Measures Diplomatic Change Agent for Productivity Improvements Scaling Operations Building & Leading High-Performing Teams Developing Supplier/Partnership Alliances Third Party Logistics Achieving Sustainable Revenue Growth Creating a Shared Supply Chain Management Vision CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Implementing Process Improvements: Collaborated with ES3 sales department to improve product case pick optimization and restructure the shipping of full pallets when the case pick is less than a full top level. When the order is 56 cases and the pallet has 60 total cases (10x6 block), the company will ship a full pallet and the cases selector will get the entire credit for the selection on labor standards. As a result added extra pick slots on sales items to save considerable travel time and replenishments. Scaling Supply Chain Operations Seamlessly: Entrusted by NeuMoDx/QIAGEN senor management with establishing all aspects of a cohesive, cost effective supply chain infrastructure for a medical device/manufacturing startup that grew from 40 employees to 300 employees that included renting space for 2 wet labs as well as a satellite warehouse off-site. Installing a New Commercial Shipping ERP System: Completely revamped for NeuMoDx/QIAGEN with a new ERP system from building of materials that consisted of uploading more than 3,500 parts into the software. Consequently, this proved instrumental in assisting IT programmers with creating and generating the necessary shipping documents (commercial invoices and packing list) through the newly installed ERP system (previously using Excel). Instituting Cost Conservation Measurer: Delivered Yazaki's a cost savings for the sourcing function by sharing the annual forecast with the approved supplier, requiring the pricing for the year, only purchasing 3 months worth plus safety stock. This illustrated company transparency and generated ongoing cost savings. Adoption of new system eliminated the requirement from submitting a large blanket P.O. requiring various signatures and approvals. WHAT OTHERS SAY

"During a recent supply chain disruption during the pandemic, Ron stepped up to lead our team, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills. Ron's ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and find innovative solutions was instrumental in minimizing the impact on our customers and operations.”

…Jamie Olson, VP Operations, NeuMoDx/QIAGEN

"I have consistently been impressed with Ron's ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Ron's strong communication skills and proactive approach ensure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.” …Drew Narwold, Lab Manager, Zomedica Pharmaceuticals

KEY COMPETENCIES

Negotiating New Cost-Effective Pricing Strategic Planning/Execution Managing High Priority Project Initiatives Formal Presentation Skills Resource Allocation & Optimization Managing all Aspects of Quality Control Conflict & Dispute Resolution

Forming/Leveraging Vendor/Supplier Alliances Logistical Development & Inventory Management RONALD E. KEATON

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Telephone: 419-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Roush Engineering/Yazaki NA www.roush.com, www.yazaki-na.com Livonia/Canton, Michigan 2023 to Present

(An American automotive company primarily involved in the engineering, development, and manufacturing of high-performance components for street and competitive racing applications) Senior Supply Chain Manager/Planner – Scope of duties consists of delivering parts between satellite warehouses and manage inbound/outbound shipments while overseeing procurement and production scheduling activities. Played a key role in implementing a wide array of creative sourcing projects that included capturing significant cost savings. GenePath Diagnostics www.genepathdx.com Ann Arbor, Michigan 2022 to 2023 (A startup next-generation diagnostics company providing state-of-the-art in vitro diagnostic assays, test kits and techniques) Director Supply Chain Operations – Primary duties focused on managing all international and domestic shipping (ambient, cold pack, and dry ice). Additionally, managed production schedulers and assisted with production planning of medical devices. Developed a new procedure of adding return labels to cold storage shipments for the return of shipping containers, which proved instrumental in containers to be reused in an effort to save operational expenses. Zomedica Pharmaceuticals https://zomedica.com Ann Arbor, Michigan 2021 to 2022 (A startup that collaborates with general practice veterinarians, veterinary healthcare teams, and specialists to create clinically driven products that elevate veterinary care standards) Director of Supply Chain – Responsible for managing all shipping (international and domestic) and receiving while upgrading software of diagnostic devices. Managed inventory, shipping costs, and cycle accounts designed to significantly reduce operational cost. Successfully manufactured a station where multiple diagnostic devices could be repaired or the software could be seamlessly updated.

NeuMoDx/Qiagen Pharmaceuticals www.qiagen.com Ann Arbor, Michigan 2018 to 2021 (A medical device manufacturer that aims to advance science and improve healthcare. We are supported by a global team that serve over 500,000 customers worldwide) Senior Director Operations North America – Duties included supervising the inventory team with cycle counts and kit builds for the manufacturing department. Tasked with managing all warehouse functions including shipping/receiving, international shipments, and shuttling from overflow facilities, RMAs, to ensure expedited shipments. Instrumental in the ongoing manufacturing and expedited deliveries of medical devices during the Covid pandemic. Global Pharmaceutical Wholesale www.glbpharma.com Dearborn, Michigan 2017 to 2018 (A generic pharmaceutical wholesaler that distributes domestically) Purchasing Analyst/Warehouse Manager – Duties included analyzing costs from available resources, as well as tracking pricing trends that included purchasing generic pharmaceutical drugs from various manufacturers and wholesalers. Established a new daily inventory cycle counts based on high cost, volume, and velocity. Heinz Kraft/ES3 www.heinz.com Fremont, Ohio 2007 to 2017

(The largest ketchup and condiment manufacturer in the United States that distributes globally) Production Manager – Responsible for quality in the single service division. Charged with implementing sig sigma methodologies designed to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities included maintaining quality standards while scheduling labor according to work demands.

Charged with adding and directly supporting engineered labor standards, along with maintaining the appropriate pick sequence. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Madison College, Gulfport, Mississippi Bachelor Degree, Physical Education and Minor in Journalism, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Demonstrated proficiency computer skills: MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Power Point, WMS, SAP, MS Access, SQL, Tekdan, Lean Logistics, Lotus Notes

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