Debby Keil ****
Ravenswood # *
Marysville, Mi 48040
Cell: 810-***-****
Executive Profile
Result oriented business professional with extensive experience in
operations management with multi plant, 200 employees, solid and tubular
rod forming Tier 1 supplier. Processes included straight side press 50 -
400 ton, CNC machining, rotary index machining, secondary operations of
drilling, tapping, welding, assembly, bending, and powder coating.
Demonstrated achievements in strategic planning, project management,
improving efficiency of operations, and team building.
Areas of expertise:
. Operational Leadership . Budgeting & Forecasting
. Contract Negotiation
. Procedure Development . ISO 9001 / TS16949
. Vendor Development
. Labor Utilization Analysis . Vendor Management
. Quality Improvement
. Lean Manufacturing . Financial Analysis
. Employee Retention
Career Highlights
. Reduction in capital spending by $400,000 while increasing output thru
redesign engineering
. Participated in corporate acquisition and led the integration of powder
coating operation to enhance our current metal forming organization.
. Developed business requirements and functional specification documents
complaint with ISO /TS guidelines to streamline internal procedures.
. Decreased operating costs annually thru implementation of Lean
Manufacturing and employee empowerment teams
. Negotiate and restructure material ordering procedures to reduce in house
inventory
. Maintained profitability thru foresight and forward planning
Professional Experience
Controller Black River
Manufacturing - Port Huron, Mi
Nov 2012 - Present
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential
risks and profit opportunities. Developed and implemented efficient
accounting, financial and operational systems.
Created detailed financial models and analytical tools to facilitate
variance analysis.
Analyzed policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial
matters.
Created and executed short and long-term customized comprehensive financial
strategies
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and
reconciliations.
Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances
Business Manager Orange Harbor Mobile Home & RV Park - Fort
Myers, Florida
May 2009 to October 2012
Maintained in-depth knowledge of competition through consistent evaluation
of market conditions and trends.
Achieved the highest possible net operating income by implementing cost
control contract negotiation and revenue improvement programs.
Wrote clear and concise owner's reports based on findings from quarterly
financial statements.
Compiled and conveyed all operational and financial data to the managing
partner.
Operations Manager Black River Manufacturing
Inc. - Port Huron, Mi
May 1998 to May 2009
Implemented operational improvements to enhance quality, improve
efficiencies, output and reduce costs.
Assured adequate inventory levels to support JIT customer schedules.
Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and successful ISO and TS
certification
Led business development evaluation/business analysis meetings.
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and
productivity.
Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment
and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of
the mechanical systems.
Develop production schedule and changeovers required to meet schedule
requirements.
Developed vendor tracking and management program
Generate accounting entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Prepared financial and regulatory reports required for Board of Directors,
CPA, and Bank.
Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including action items
required to reduce costs.
Managed professional staff of 21, production employees 180, 3 shift, 3
plant operation.
Reduced and controlled expenses by implementation of Lean Manufacturing.
Increased profits by developing, accountability, initiating, and managing
proactive approaches.
Negotiated Labor Contracts
Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected
applicants.
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential
risks and profit opportunities.
Properly managed retirement and liability funds and prepared monthly,
quarterly and annual reports
Negotiated and reviewed all business contracts of materials, supplies, and
services.
Recommended innovative alternatives to generate revenue and reduce
unnecessary costs.
Controller Black River Manufacturing Inc - Port
Huron, Mi
June 1987 to April 1998
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential
risks and profit opportunities. Developed and implemented efficient
accounting, financial and operational systems.
Created detailed financial models and analytical tools to facilitate
variance analysis.
Analyzed policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial
matters.
Created and executed short and long-term customized comprehensive financial
strategies
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and
reconciliations.
Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
Reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds, annual reporting, and
management of investments.
Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization,
amortization, and spending data for all departments.
Generate book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Assisted in the creation of vendor contracts for outside vendors.
Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and
pay grades.
Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary
recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.
Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed
changes. Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities.
Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected
applicants.
Educational Experience
Bachelors Business Administration - Baker College Port Huron Michigan -
Graduated 1989 Suma cum Laude
5S Training
Lean Manufacturing Training
Willing to relocate