KEITH ANDERSON
Jacksonville, Florida 32221
904-781-1777 • keithanderson[at]comcast.net
CONSTRUCTION / MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Quality focused, reputable General Manager with 10+ years combined experience providing decisive leadership that drives operational process, productivity, efficiency and bottom-line improvements for manufacturing organizations. Led numerous initiatives that increased productivity and profitability for 12 manufacturing plants. Held P&L responsibility for $70M budget. Strong construction background, nationally certified Inspector. Proven success developing and implementing Continuous Improvement projects for all aspects of plant safety, quality and materials.
• Re-designed manufacturing plant facilities increasing production over 40%.
• Reduced expenses 38% by implementing LEAN processes in administrative and production departments.
Core Competencies
LEAN Management • Quality Assurance • Continuous Improvement • Conflict Resolution • Contracts Management
Leading Change • Commercial Construction • Root Cause Analysis • Multi-Project Management • Sales/Marketing
Budgeting & Cost Control • Training Development • Facilities Management • Problem Solving • Team Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERITECH BUILDING SYSTEMS, Leesville, Louisiana • 2008
Manufactures modular building facilities for educational, commercial, industrial and government markets.
Director of Operations
Served as primary leadership role for daily operations for 2 manufacturing facilities with over 140 employees. Ensured production completed on time and within budget for all plants. Planned schedules, resolved issues and led process improvement projects. Served as primary contact for clients and vendors. Negotiated contracts and purchasing. Designed and implemented internal goals, employee guidelines and plant procedures.
Financial/Operational Highlights:
• Increased production within 90 days of leadership, installed programs to save on material costs and increase profits.
• Boosted production 70% through new capital projects.
• Produced $300K/per day in revenue.
• Doubled both plants profitability in less than 3 months through implementation of workforce management and quality assurance initiatives.
AMERICAN HOMESTAR CONSTRUCTION, Pearl River, Louisiana • 2007-2008
Produces manufactured and modular custom built homes as well as construction financing and insurance.
Vice President of Construction
Led construction teams and operations in association with Home Depot, for off-site building of modular homes in the Gulf Coast region during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Oversaw demolition site preparation and new construction projects. Supervised a team of 4 Project Managers and 2 Administrative Assistants. Established processes to ensure sub-contractors were monitored and tracked. Prepared and administered budgets and forecasts. Collaborated with New Orleans city officials to understand concerns and develop action plans.
Financial/Operational Highlights:
• Improved quality and client satisfaction by implementing processes to monitor and control sub-contractors.
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CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, Lake City, Florida • 2002-2007
Manufactures factory built housing with 26 homebuilding facilities in 13 states.
General Manager (2004-2007)
Provided leadership for 2 manufacturing plant facilities with over 400 employees and high turnover rates exceeding 70% annually. Analyzed current processes and provided strategic recommendations for improvements across all areas of plant operations. Drove LEAN management programs and processes in order to increase efficiency. Oversaw annual operating budget of $70M. Restructured all departments and ensured accountability for all phases of manufacturing. Developed new programs for Engineering department to achieve faster turnaround.
Financial/Operational Highlights:
• Increased profits by $4.4M in 2006 through a new sales initiative resulting in 40% sales growth.
• Reduced turnover 30% by implementing a New Hire Training Program.
• Drove continuous improvements resulting in capital savings of 8% in material costs.
• Awarded Most Improved Profit Margin - Manufacturing Plant.
• Recognized as 1 of 10 Top Contributors with a trip to Super Bowl 40.
• Awarded Country Living Magazine’s Home of the Year, publicized in the magazine and national TV.
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (2003-2004)
Developed, planned and executed multiple business initiatives to increase revenue and reduce operating expenses for 12 manufacturing plant facilities in the Southern U.S. region. Initiated business cases for process improvement projects. Supervised a team of 24 associates, developed and implemented process improvement initiatives for 12 plants. Reported to the Regional President.
Financial/Operational Highlights:
• Launched Quality programs that increased productivity 30%.
• Conducted audits on service repair costs, identifying programs to achieve 35% expense reduction.
• Recognized for Most Improved Region.
• Facilitated obtaining “buy-in†from all levels of employees and management in order to achieve process improvements.
General Manager, Athens, Texas (2002-2003)
Oversaw business operations for the Athens, Texas facility with over 240 employees. Administered P&L for a $30M budget.
Financial/Operational Highlights:
• Developed partnerships with key suppliers to reduce material expenses by 8%.
CAREER NOTE: Additional positions at CHAMPION ENTERPRISES include: Director/Developer - Markets (2000-2002): Oversaw Sales Division for Texas market. Supervised 10 sales associates and 2 administrative assistants. Increased revenue 27% by focusing on developments over $1M. Quality Assurance Manager (1996-2000): Led Service departments for the Texas region. Implemented process improvement efforts to reduce service costs by 6%. Received Outstanding Manager award for improved quality in the region. Awarded Most Profitable Profit Center.
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Certified One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Southern Building Code Conference
Certified Home Inspector, Inspection Training Institute
Licensed Plumbing Inspector, Certified Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Construction, Texas A&M University
Building Codes Program and Plans Examiner, Texas A&M University
National Certified Investigator/Inspector Code C25224, University of Missouri
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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