Darren M. Keyser
[* Arnold Ave, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503] [402-***-****] [acgfzz@r.postjobfree.com]
MANAGER of OPERATIONS
■ Career Summary
Twelve years of extensive, operations management role in organizations; contributing to firm growth by
executing business strategies using strong decision making abilities.
Areas of impact and contribution include,
Inventory Management Project Management
Change Management Business Strategy Leadership Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership Mentoring
Organizational Effectiveness Logistics/Warehouse Management
Managing Employees Staff Development Team Building
Policies Human Resources Recruiting SAP
• Strong background in Production Management, Lean Manufacturing and Production Planning.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management/Logistic Practices, Inventory Management and TQM.
Core Competencies:
• Excellent people manager – Persuader, influencer, leader, negotiator and delegator.
• Team work – Effectively communicates to delegate responsibilities using interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and punctuality – Precise with details and facts.
Objective Statement
• Working in an organization that offers professional development and interesting managerial
challenges in the area of business operations management.
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■ Relevant Experience
Omaha Standard Palfinger Council Bluffs, IA 2005-2013
Production Manager: Final Assembly, Fabrication Departments
Selected Contributions:
• Played a significant role in long-term strategic plans toward operational excellence – Developed
key reports to meet daily and weekly KPI’s.
• Interacted daily with Sales, Purchasing, Human Resources and Management to communicate
daily needs and activities.
• Supervised and increased effectiveness and efficiency of operational systems and
processes/policies to support organization’s mission; specifically, supported management
reporting/information.
• Focal point for creating production schedules for daily and weekly schedule attainment, and
meeting Load schedules.
Key Functions:
• Supervised 25-30 employees
• Supervised and coached Lead personnel on a daily basis
• Prepared monthly activity reports, for Production, Safety and Quality
• Supervised Final Assembly Department from 2005-07
• Supervised Fabrication Department 2007-09, 2011-13
■ Other Experience
Omaha Standard Palfinger Council Bluffs, IA 2013-Present
Master Scheduler:
Selected Contributions:
• Plan all incoming product for production.
• Perform Inventory Management processes to ensure Safety stock levels.
• Manage seven Production schedules, schedule per line capacity, which is based on demonstrated
line rates.
• Communicate to Distribution Lead times on a Weekly basis.
Key Functions:
• Customer Service; Communicate to Distribution Lead times, order updates.
• Act as a Liaison to the Customer Service team for Product Knowledge and Technical support.
• Provide up-to-date and accurate production schedules to Manufacturing
• Develop innovative solutions to scheduling process, and schedule attainment.
• Training of the Customer Service team on processes and product.
Omaha Standard Palfinger Council Bluffs, IA 2013-Present
Logistics Supervisor:
Selected Contributions:
• Develop New Shipping and Loading Processes
• Supervise 3-5 people.
• Communicate with Logistic companies about Warranties
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Communicate with Logistic companies about costs and competition.
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• Developed a process where the Manufacturing Managers and Logistics Manager meet
twice a week to ensure Short Lead time shipments.
• Interacted daily with Sales, Purchasing, Human Resources and Management to
communicate daily needs and activities.
• Supervised and increased effectiveness and efficiency of operational systems and
processes/policies to support organization’s mission; specifically, supported management
reporting/information.
Key Functions:
• Act as a Liaison to the Customer Service team for Product Knowledge and Technical
support.
• Provide up-to-date and accurate UPS and LTL shipping reports to Manufacturing on a
Daily basis.
• Develop innovative Logistics Solutions, and Warehousing Management
• Supervised and coached Lead personnel on a daily basis
• Prepared monthly activity reports, for Production, Safety and Quality
■ Education
Associates of Arts in Business Administration – Iowa Western Community College -
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2004
Bachelors of Arts in Business Management – Buena Vista University - 2007
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MBA in Business Analytics – Bellevue University – Presently Attending
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■ Business Strengths & Knowledge
• Lean Manufacturing
• Team Building
• TQM
• Managing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Union Management
Personal References
• Jamie Thompson
Phone - 712-***-****
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Relationship – Prior Supervisor – 12 years
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• Mark Thompson
Phone - 712-***-****
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Relationship – Co-Worker – 7 years
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• Jason Hanson
Cell Phone – 775-***-****
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Relationship – Co-worker 3 years
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• Marty Albrect
Cell Phone – 402-***-****
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Relationship – Prior Supervisor 4 years
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Darren Keyser, 402-***-****, acgfzz@r.postjobfree.com
• Bill Watkins
Cell Phone - 402-***-****
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Relationship – Co-Worker 14 years
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• Scott Sorahan
Cell Phone 402-***-****
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Relationship – Co-Worker 1 year
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Organizational References
• Omaha Standard