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

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