1. J. KEITH HUBBARD jkeithhubbard@cfl.rr.com
109 S. Osceola Dr., IHB, FL 32937 321/704-6483 http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkeithhubbard/
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Diverse Executive leader with a proven track record of operational excellence in equipment manufacturing.
Accomplished through attaining employee buy-in to a strategic vision for success followed by tactical execution through
process, communication, expectation and accountability. Results driven leader always effective at taking on aggressive,
critical to success objectives and leading diverse groups of employees to successful outcomes.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
 Lean Manufacturing  Customer Service
 Operational Excellence
 Small Company Effectiveness
 Project Management
 Change Management
 Strategic Planning  Continuous Process Improvement
 ISO 9001 – Structured Processes  Multi-Discipline Team Leadership
 Equipment Manufacturing
 FAT and Validation Testing
 High Quality / Critical to Function Products
 P&L and Departmental Budget Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Operations Leader
Initiated a manufacturing operation and developed it into a recognized world class facility in the Lean manufacture and
testing of OEM equipment for DoD, FAA, Medical and Industrial industries. Demonstrated proficiency in developing,
implementing and sustaining policies and procedures that ensured success within a regulated environment while
maintaining competitive positioning and enabling growth.
 Met or exceeded quarterly revenue goals for 96 consecutive quarters excelling in both strategic and production
planning with performance excellence through effective employee relations, performance management and
employee development.
 Utilized a fixed priced, COTS business model that enabled DRS Tactical Systems to become the fastest growing,
highest profit producing division within DRS Technologies while maintaining a 33% lower direct labor rate than
the next lowest division.
 Ramped up manufacturing capacity resulting in an increase of operational revenues by $100M in a single fiscal
year (+110% increase) and again by +$200M in a subsequent fiscal year (+67% increase).
 Created and lead a Supply Chain organization that was completely integrated into internal operations. Increased
division’s total inventory turns from 9 to 25+ in two years.
 Managed annual operating budgets in excess of $250M and organizations in excess of 400 employees.
Lean Methodologies & Continuous Improvement Leader
Recognized expert in Lean Methodologies and rapid organizational transformation through effective Lean
implementation. Passionate, innovative change agent whose strongest attribute is the ability to strategize and define
what success is and then lead diverse groups of employees in the successful execution of that vision.
 Excellent knowledge and proficiency with applying Lean Techniques in manufacturing operations producing
highly engineered, critical to function products.
 Completely transformed operational model through Lean methodologies resulting in a 500% increase in
capacity utilization and a +70% improvement in productivity over a four year period.
 Developed and implemented a Production Readiness Review process, coupled with a quick set up/tear down
flex line that resulted in an 92% reduction in average order cycle time.
 Exceptional quality attainment through continuous improvement in the pursuit of perfection.
 Proven attainment of optimum employee levels, minimized overhead and raw material costs through world
class implementation of Lean techniques, optimizing work cell teams and the utilization of labor and materials
on demand to exceed annual budgetary plan performance.

2. J. KEITH HUBBARD jkeithhubbard@cfl.rr.com
109 S. Osceola Dr., IHB, FL 32937 321/704-6483 http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkeithhubbard/
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beach Dogs Pets and Grooming, Satellite Beach, FL [2011 – present]
President
Dedicated all of my skills and expertise to partner with my wife to launch our own business; successfully executed
business plan, launch and marketing strategy in an extremely poor economy, resulting in a profitable, viable
business and an incredibly rewarding experience; partner has assumed day to day operations, enabling me to return
to my passion – Leading Operations.
DRS Tactical Systems (formerly PCS), Melbourne, FL [2002 – 2010]
Director Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Improvement, (2009 to 2010)
Promoted to a companywide role. Integral member of Sr. Management team, a leader in strategic planning and
authority over tactical execution, policies, programs and objectives in a company with revenues of $500M/year.
 Operational leadership for Program Management organization and subsequently Design Engineering execution.
 Twenty year track record of successfully fulfilling lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) function.
Exceptional communication, negotiation and problem solving skills enabling successful interactions with
employees, customers and suppliers, all of which was required to successfully execute this essential role.
Generated and executed company schedule aligning all operational and program activities to AOP, contractual
and customer requirements, continually attaining operational excellence. Effectively maintained organizational
focus, prioritized tactical plans, measured performance against plan & took corrective action as required.
 Authority overseeing all functional organizations budgeting and cost containment.
 Designed, implemented and managed a Program Planning and Control system enabling execution, oversight and
continuous improvement of Program Management and Engineering Organizations in a matrixed environment.
 Led the following functional organizations: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering,
Operations Planning, Program Planning, Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives.
Vice President of Operations, (2002 to 2008)
Led Operations organization during a growth period that saw revenues increase from $30M+ to $300M+/year, Op
Inc increased +20% year over year all while maintaining a positive cash flow.
 Responsible for product costing and order cost execution. Key contributor to proposal prep and win strategy.
 Operational assessment and oversight of DRS Tactical Systems Ltd, an England based division of DRS-TS.
 M&A experience ranging from acquisition selection and due diligence to successful integration of acquired
entities including the acquisition and assimilation of Walkabout Computer Systems reducing the overall schedule
by +33%.
 Led the following functional organizations: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Test
Engineering, Operations Planning, Customer Service, Facilities and Quality.
Paravant Computer Systems (PCS) (formerly IMG), Melbourne, FL [1988 – 2002]
Vice President of Operations, (1998 to 2002)
Operations Director, (1993 to 1998)
Manufacturing Manager, (1988 to 1992)
Manufacturing Engineer, (1986 to 1988)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Operations, University of Central Florida, FL GPA 3.5
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, University of Central Florida, FL
TRAINING
Significant organizational investment in my executive development including:
Extended personal executive coaching from Tom Welch: author, radio personality & career coach; Dale Carnegie;
Negotiating Skills – Karrass; Program Management – SM&A; Program Planning & Control – SM&A; Product
Management (CPM) - Pragmatic Marketing; Certificate of Professional Management– University of Central Florida,
Proposal Writing – Hy Silver; Lean Manufacturing, Arizona State University, Lockheed Martin & Florida MEP;
Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio, Access; Change Management, National Training Systems, Inc.
Secret Clearance