Keith H. Banyas 3560 Meridian Road, Okemos, MI 48864; (517) 303-3303; kb1369a80@westpost.

net Extensive experience in Purchasing, Value Engineering, and Cost Reduction within a diverse group of companies. Background includes hands on plant supervision/le adership skills, the negotiation and identification of supplier unit cost reduct ions and manufacturing/processing related to multiple commodities and component types. *Cost Reduction & Avoidance (VA/VE) *Supplier Management *Lean Manufacturing *Contract & Purchase Order Negotiation *Cross-Functional Team Development *Cost Model Development/Open Book EDUCATION Master of Science, Information Resource Management, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI- Graduated December 2008 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Production Operations Management ; Minor: Industrial Engineering Technology, Central Michigan University, Mount P leasant, MI - May 1991 Continuing Education: Karrass Effective Negotiating (November 2001); Value Engin eering Systems (August 2003); Powder Metal Processing (October 2002); GD&T (Janu ary 2002); QS9000 Overview (October 2001); Dale Carnegie Certification (March 19 97) Professional Affiliation: Institute for Supply Management (2011)- taking CPSM e xam in 2011, American Society of Quality (ASQ)- since 1991- Certified Quality Au ditor (CQA-2006); American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) - sinc e 1990 Technical/Computer Skills: High level user of MS Office/Word/Excel/Outlook/Power Point/ Outlook, Lotus Notes, experienced with: Purchasing Modules of Oracle, SAP , Macola MRP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LG Chemical Michigan- Battery - Troy, MI (Contract short-term with Venator Servi ces) 2010 to current - Buyer- Electric Vehicle Battery Components Collaborate with suppliers solve emergency parts shortages/review unit costs Support purchase of components for assembly and testing of batteries used on el ectric vehicles Resolve commercial & supply issues related to stampings, fasteners and electrica l components Frequently meet & communicate with suppliers to determine & develop supply plan timing Utilize SAP & engineering systems to create quote packages and purchase orders Independent Consultant- 2008 to 2010 Consult with suppliers on cost reduction program development Real Estate Investor- Purchase, rehabilitate, redevelop residential properties General Motors Corporation- Grand Blanc, MI 2007 to 2008 Senior Buyer- Supply Chain Management Group Negotiated unit cost reduction for service parts resulting in an annual savings of $1.1 million, served as liaison between internal departments and supplier exe cutives; Lead resourcing/consolidation activities to more cost competitive suppliers whil e coordinating with quality, engineering and IT departments; Met with supplier management on a daily basis to resolve quality, supply and pri cing issues;

Negotiated tooling costs/service part unit costs with supplier sales personnel; Developed targeted cost reduction plan for commodities/components through bill o f material review and competitive baseline quoting process; Reacted to emergency recall notifications by developing ram up plans with suppli ers; Completed global sourcing with international supply base to create savings oppor tunities; Identified and realized information technology, transportation, packaging and ma terial handling cost reductions for new and existing vehicle programs; Keith H. Banyas - continued American Axle & Manufacturing Corporation - Rochester Hills/Detroit, MI 2000 to 2007 - Corporate Purchasing/Value Engineer Lead the implementation of over $2.0 million in cost reductions from 2000 to 200 7; Identified cost drivers, baseline commodity costs to develop cost models Implemented standard purchasing cost reduction suggestion system/trained supplie rs Targeted problem suppliers by analyzing operations and product designs to improv e value and cost while engaging the cooperation of OEM customers; Traveled throughout North America to suppliers and internal sites to lead VE/VA vendor and customer workshops/product seminars focusing on development of cost r eduction projects; Lead and organize recurring monthly cost reduction project management meetings w ith large Tier 1 suppliers/obtain and review quotes/negotiate cost and timing; Completed business cases for multiple suppliers/projects and programs, managed e ngineering changes and testing Lead bi-monthly project meetings with Executive Level staff for 7 plant location s throughout the U.S., Europe, South America and Mexico, published cost reductio n reports Delphi Automotive Systems - Saginaw Steering - Saginaw, MI (10/96 to 1/00) 1998 to 2000 Industrial Engineer- Prototype Center (contract- Dynamic Co rp.) Troubleshoot quality and technical assembly issues with suppliers and engineerin g; Develop lean assembly processes optimizing labor, materials and floor space for: Power Steering Hoses/Pump, Steering Columns/Half-shafts, Rack & Pinions Develop assembly and quality documentation for Delphi Saginaw's Prototype Operat ions; Created innovative production training system using DVD video/digital photograph y; Assisted in planning facilities and asset relocation, optimizing personnel and e quipment; 10/96 to 4/98 - Lean Manufacturing Advisor - Plant 6- Steering Column Assembly Identified supplier quality issues, 5-phase resolutions, maintained QS9000 compl iance; Managed a team of 30 unionized employees performing steering column assembly; Facilitated weekly quality system meetings, developed processes and targets. Ford Motor Company/Visteon Automotive Systems - Plastic/Interior Trim Products Saline, MI 1996 Manufacturing Technologist 1994 Production Supervisor (contract) Compiled daily reports related to FTQ and quality data, met with suppliers on a regular basis to resolve quality issues and to develop corrective action plans ( 8-D format); Traveled to customers, resolved quality issues, coordinated sorts and containmen t plans; Continuously improved quality and productivity of injection molded parts/interio

r trim; Supervised assembly operations, solved process issues with a team of 25 UAW empl oyees. United Solar Systems - Canon-Japan/Energy Conversion Device - Troy, MI 1994 to 1996 Production Control Coordinator (Material Planning) Implemented an ERP system consisting of MRP, Shop Floor Control, and Inventory M anagement; Maintained a corporate-wide materials planning and inventory system; Utilized capacity planning to prepare monthly reports/metrics for corporate mark eting forecasts; Served as a project leader and trainer for operations in Michigan, California an d Mexico.