Sergey Mirnov
Mckinney,TX
Summary
Strategic distribution and operations professional with over 10 years of experience, offering a unique blend of expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, warehousing, and analytics. Focused on simplification, automation and cycle acceleration. Recently spearheaded the launch of a $50 million high-volume national account across the entire distribution framework, demonstrating a commitment to delivering tangible results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operations Manager
Absopure
Plymouth, MI
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed high velocity warehousing and manufacturing operation with 300+ associates and highly automated process
- Directed 15MM maintenance reliability program including processing, packaging and palletizing, OEE improvements 10+%
- Drove and supported full EHS initiative to comply with OSHA and EPA expectations, aggressive EHS audit and compliance, documentation (policy, 300 logs, SDS, HAZCOM, PPE)
- Implemented strict GEMBA, Kaizen and 5S initiatives to drive process agility and standardization
- Generated 2MM savings through successful warehouse and logistics restructure
- Installed and maintained TPS standards in maintenance area boosting OEE to 80% performance level
- Maintained HAACP, SQFI, ISO compliance program
- Financial lifecycle including SAP capacity planning, procurement, pricing agreements, PR/PO approvals, GR/IR ledger maintenance, FI tracking
- Successful (15% reduction) pricing negotiations for high value components (Electrical collectors, cams, complete overhauls ($500k+))
- Instrumental in recruiting and building a global cross function team focusing on relentless customer care and growth
Operations Manager
Absopure
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed comprehensive operations at automated manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless integration of packaging personnel, TPM maintenance, and warehouse activities.
- Developed capable, structured, and focused team to support 4 shift high speed automated filling, cooling and batching process
- Delivered comprehensive PnL responsibility (2MM cost avoidance), EBIDA, labor cost, headcount, and labor hours
- Promoted continuous improvement utilizing GEMBA, TPM and KAIZEN principles.
- Managed customer relationships with national retail, club, and drug chain customers (Costco, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Aldi)
- Achieved 95% compliance scores with SQF.
- Coordinated freight operations and product movement in a high-volume warehouse environment to optimize delivery processes.
- Boosted warehousing process speed by 10% utilizing SAP MM, SOP, WM, robust warehouse design, and SKU reduction
- Applied data analytics via Excel, SAP, SQL to locate supply chain performance improvement and simplification opportunities (SKU reduction, packaging optimization)
Planning and Distribution Manager
Absopure
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Managed and promoted operations team running sourcing and logistics warehousing functions
- Launched MM and ERP processes (SAP) for a new startup facility with 99% CC accuracy
- Accurately maintained GR/IR, MM and BOM setup, contract and VMI structure
- Developed supply chain flow for all BOM components including preform, packaging and MRO components
- Increased accuracy of procurement and improved inventory turnover
- Safety compliance with local and OSHA standards
- Directed material management including dunnage, packaging and on-hand stock levels
- Effectively directed outbound freight process including carrier management, freight lane pricing and fuel surcharge rates and OTIF at 98.5%
Planning and Distribution Manager
Absopure
St. Louis, MO
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Implemented structured MM/sourcing solutions with clear tiered pricing and performance metrics.
- Directed integration of SAP ERP systems, optimizing processes for logistics and material planning teams.
- Oversaw large-scale warehouse and shipping team activities, optimizing delivery schedules for substantial shipments to key US retailers.
- Effectively controlled and improved inventory turns utilizing effective vendor selection process, structured metrics, performance cards, and diligent supplier evaluations ($2MM impact)
- Developed functioning MRP structure with min/max values and accurate lead times to ensure smooth manufacturing process with 98.5% + on time delivery.
- Implemented MRP process to develop and fine-tune balanced manufacturing plan.
Education
BS - Economics
Eastern Illinois University
Skills
- Agility/Continuous improvement- accomplished in speed of execution and tenacity to deliver accurate results ahead of the competition GEMBA/Lean/5S structured and strategic improvements with relentless focus on data and outcomes
- Project management- created turnkey solutions (turnkey facility buildout) within operations, warehousing and engineering
- Technical- extensive technical, data and engineering expertise in sourcing, MRO, and packaging improvements
- Purchasing- RFQ, forecasting, contracts/legal, scaled pricing, SAP master data, VMI, materials and packaging qualifications, sustainability
- Warehousing/distribution – layout, placement/removal strategy, training, personnel growth and development, freight rate optimization, and sourcing, copacker development/management HAACP, SQF, SMETA
- Analytics- In depth ERP analysis, Excel, Data dashboards, advanced forecasting, and rates, OEE and downtime analysis, GEMBA, TPM and CI (Continuous improvement) high degree of competency
Timeline
Sr. Operations Manager
Absopure
01.2022 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Absopure
01.2017 - 01.2022
Planning and Distribution Manager
Absopure
01.2009 - 01.2017
Planning and Distribution Manager
Absopure
01.2007 - 01.2009
BS - Economics
Eastern Illinois University
Commitment
Able to travel up to 75 % of the time and deploy rapidly and globally