Keith J. Gavin
Maitland,Florida
Summary
Executive Summary for Keith Gavin I have over 21 of years in Managing Manufacturing and Operations. Over 15 years of Industrial Sales Management experience.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
President and CEO
Southern Safety Consultants and Services
Maitland, FL
01.2013 - Current
- My company provides specialized safety training, hazarded risk assessments exceeding OSHA requirements. Coast to Coast Sales Staff and Engineers. Customers included Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, CPS Energy (San Antonio Utilities), Tito's Vodka, Disneyland, American Airlines and Amway.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance safety management practices across diverse industries.
- Created and implemented policies, procedures, and strategic goals to align organizational practices with safety regulations.
- Assessed client safety needs and provided tailored solutions, enhancing overall safety management.
- Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to safety standards and policies, reinforcing organizational integrity.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff on safety protocols and regulations.
- Facilitated workshops to promote a culture of safety among employees and stakeholders.
- Established partnerships with regulatory agencies to stay updated on safety legislation.
- Managed a team of consultants, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices in safety management.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
Regional Safety Manager
DXPE
Orlando , Fl
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed safety sales for Southeast large accounts, training 35 sales professionals on effective safety protocols.
- New customers included: International Paper, Georgia Pacific, KaMin LLC, FPL and Next Era Energy, Smithfield’s Food, Pilgrim’s Pride.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of safety training records and compliance reports for multiple customers.
- Developed and implemented tailored safety training programs for customers and their management teams.
- Investigated accidents and injuries to determine root causes and develop corrective actions plans for customer.
Regional Safety Manager
Pro-Am Safety
Plant City, Florida
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Led industrial sales efforts in southeast utility market, driving account growth and market presence.
- The new accounts I brought to the company included FPL, Next Era Energy, International Paper, Georgia Pacific, SCE&G, Zackry Construction, Duke/Progress Energy and the IBEW's Atlanta's AEJATC program.
- In each case, not only did we introduce new products, in a lot of cases we designed the product and manufactured it as well.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and emergency protocols, enhancing compliance and customer safety awareness.
- Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations with customers
- Developed and implemented safety policies across multiple regions for FPL, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving safety standards.
Regional Sales Manager
TSI Solutions
Statesboro, Ga
01.2004 - 01.2006
- For the east coast of Georgia for industrial automation.
Production Manager
Electrolux
Orangeburg, SC
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Over 90 presses and 15,000 different parts as well as 45 different automated welding machines.
- Managed daily production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and production best practices.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to uphold product standards and specifications.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce waste.
- Coordinated logistics for 300 million of raw materials and finished goods within the supply chain.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Operations Manager
Zeus Manufactures
Orangeburg, SC
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for Oracle implantation for 5 plants including: materials inventory (both raw and finished goods), production and production scheduling of jobs.
- Responsible for purchasing of all PTFE in 4 plants roughly $25,000,000.
- Responsible all inventory in 4 plants over 30,000 different skews and roughly $15,000.
Production/ Project Manager
Phoenix Specialty
Bamberg, South Carolina
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Led team management initiative as Team Leader for 6 Manufacturing Managers and 120 employees over 5 years.
- Managed production schedules to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful project execution.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Supervised three departments and two process teams to ensure operational alignment.
- Oversaw resource allocation and inventory management for production needs.
- Developed process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented companywide training methods for all safety procedures.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on production techniques.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders and upper management.
- Analyzed cost data and developed strategies for reducing costs while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Developed, Implemented and Monitored procedures and work instructions for QS-9000, AS-9000 and ISO-9000.
Operations Manager
Gibraltar Steel
Kenmore, NY
12.1980 - 12.1995
- Started sweeping floors in 1980 and when I left I was in charge of Operations Manager and the 1st Technical Sale Manager with a customer base which included: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Gabriel Shocks Intermetro, Gabriel Shocks and Monroe Shocks.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production and sales.
- Forecasted customer demand to set scheduling and labor levels.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and production standards.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce delays.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment for employees.
- Trained staff on operational procedures and best practices for equipment usage.
- Monitored quality control processes to uphold product integrity and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and streamline operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to ensure proper functioning and maintenance.
- Managed scheduling and staffing needs to align with production demands effectively.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
SÙNNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY05-1980
Automotive Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Quality and TQM
- Operation Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- General Business Practices
- ISO Standards
- QS Standards
- AS Standards
- Inventory Management
- Safety Management
- Production Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- SPC in Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operations
- Engineering Concepts
Projects
- Gibraltar Steel, Union Lead for a $5 million specialty slitter.
- Phoenix Specialty, Project Manager for a $3 million material inventory storage system.
- Electrolux, Project Manager on installation of two 100,000 ton presses valued at $125 million each.
Awards
- Member of Gibraltar’s leading Lead Team, 1993 to 1995
- Monroe’s Shock Absorber Top Steel Supplier Award, 1990 to 1994
- Ford Q-1 Award for Outstanding Achievement, 1992
- General Motors Award for Major Improvement, 1993
- Chrysler’s 5 Star Award for Major Improvement, 1993
- Elected Phoenix Specialty’s First Team Leader, 1999, re-elected in 2001
- Board Member of the (I.S.A.) Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society, 2004 to 2006
Summary
Over 21 years in Managing Manufacturing and Operations, with over 15 years of Industrial Sales Management experience., Bottom-up management style, 6 essential keys to outstanding department performance, Strong focus on Quality and TQM, Significant experience in Operation Management, Strong Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Seasoned Expert in General Business Practices Related to Operation and P&L, Extensive Experience with ISO, QS and AS Standards, Strong Inventory Management Skills, Strong Safety Management Skills, Extremely Organized, Strong in Production Scheduling and Strategic Planning, Strong Experience in SPC in Manufacturing, Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Operations and Engineering Concepts
Timeline
President and CEO
Southern Safety Consultants and Services
01.2013 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
DXPE
01.2011 - 01.2013
Regional Safety Manager
Pro-Am Safety
01.2007 - 01.2011
Regional Sales Manager
TSI Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2006
Production Manager
Electrolux
01.2002 - 01.2004
Operations Manager
Zeus Manufactures
01.2001 - 01.2003
Production/ Project Manager
Phoenix Specialty
01.1995 - 01.2001
Operations Manager
Gibraltar Steel
12.1980 - 12.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
SÙNNY Morrisville
Automotive Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo