Carlos Jimenez
About Carlos Jimenez
Carlos Jimenez serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, having previously held senior roles at companies such as STANLEY Engineered Fastening and Stanley Black & Decker.
Work at Kennametal
Carlos Jimenez serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, he oversees global operational strategies and initiatives. His role involves optimizing processes and ensuring operational efficiency across the organization.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Kennametal, Carlos Jimenez held several key positions in supply chain management. He was the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at STANLEY Engineered Fastening from 2018 to 2020. He also worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in various roles, including Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Vice President of Global Supply Chain and NA Operations from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Jimenez studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations at INSEAD, achieving CEDEP in 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Inter-American Consultants, completed in 1990. Additionally, he earned a CPIM certification from APICS Northern Colorado, focusing on Production Control and Inventory Management.
Background in Logistics and Manufacturing
Carlos has extensive experience in logistics and manufacturing. He worked at Valeo as Logistics Manager and later as North America Supply Chain and Production System Director from 2013 to 2018. His career also includes roles at GKN Driveline as Supply Chain Director and at Ford Motor Company as Supply and Distribution Coordinator.
Skills and Quality Systems Implementation
Carlos Jimenez possesses strong commercial skills in sales and purchasing. He has a solid background in Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) operations. He has implemented various quality systems, including ISO 9002, QS 9000, GMP, TS 16949, and VDA 6.1, demonstrating his commitment to operational excellence.