1. J. KEITH HUBBARD jkeithhubbard@cfl.rr.com
109 S. Osceola Dr., IHB, FL 32937 321/704-6483 http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkeithhubbard/
MANUFACTURING / SUPPLY CHAIN / PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Results driven leader with years of extensive operations, business strategy and financial expertise in DoD, FAA, Medical and
Industrial industries, delivering millions of dollars to top and bottom lines through attained operational excellence. Dynamic,
charismatic leader particularly effective at taking on aggressive, critical to success objectives and leading diverse groups of
employees to phenomenal outcomes with confidence and passion.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
 P&L and Budget Development/Accountability  Performance Aligned to Business & Customer Requirements
 Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration  ERP, ISO, FCC, DFARS, CAS, UCC, ITAR, CPSR, GMP, UL
 Supply Base Optimization and Engagement  Lean Methodologies & Continuous Process Improvement
 Process Visualization & Communication  Change Management/Innovative Solutions Implementation
 Ensuring Customer & Stakeholder Success  Experience in Asia, India, Europe, Mexico and Puerto Rico
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Operations Leader
Initiated an Operations start-up and developed it into a recognized world class facility in the Lean manufacture of high
quality, critical to function complex devices for Medical, DoD, FAA and Industrial applications. Proficiency in
developing and implementing operations management systems that drive efficiency, growth and competitive advantage
in both extremely small and very large organizations.
 Met or exceeded revenue goals for 96 quarters excelling in both strategic planning and tactical execution through
S&OP, engineering expertise, best practice implementation, world class productivity attainment and refusal to fail.
 Utilized a fixed priced, COTS business model that enabled DRS-TS to be the fastest growing, highest profit
producing division (gross & net/sales) within DRS with 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).
 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.
Supply Chain Leader
Directly managed a supply chain organization tasked with outsourcing +95% of product content enabling a non-
vertically integrated manufacturing operation. Accomplished through strategic partnerships with SME component and
world-class EMS suppliers completely integrated into our internal operation through the innovative utilization of Lean.
 Strategized a supply chain network effectively leveraging synchronized replenishment processes resulting in
savings in excess of $1 Million annually.
 Increased Division’s total inventory turns from 9 to 25+ in 2 years. Continuous replenishment of targeted items
resulted in +50% ($128M) of spend attaining inventory turns in excess of 200 times/year.
 Responsible for product costing and margin goals typically improving material cost targets in excess of 10%.
Repeatedly initiated cost down projects, leveraging material volumes, supplier expertise, effective negotiating and
Global Sourcing initiatives.
Program Management Leader
Designed, implemented and managed a Program Planning and Control (PP&C) system enabling execution, oversight
and continuous improvement of the Program Management and Engineering Organizations in a matrixed environment.
 Extensive experience and involvement in product lifecycle management from bid and proposal, product
development, qualification, NPI, manufacture, test, delivery and support on programs up to $1B.
 Re-engineered documentation system, eliminating engineering assembly drawings, resulting in a +$1M cost
reduction over a three year period.
 Extensive history of successful multiple project execution and involvement in the roles of sponsor, project
manager, user and team member. Repeatedly recognized for project schedule and cost containment.
 Managed annual IR&D budget in excess of $20M and a PM organization in excess of 30 employees.
Excel in managing operating budgets in excess of $250M and organizations in excess of 400 employees

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
Family obligations forced a professional hiatus during which I’ve devoted my attention to enabling my wife to launch her 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; family obligations resolved, business is sold, enabling me
to return to my passion – Leading diverse groups of employees to phenomenal outcomes.
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.
 Led the following functional organizations: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Operations
Planning, Program Planning, Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives.
 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 S&OP 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.
 Problem analysis and problem resolution skills, at both a strategic and functional level – e.g. led finance organization in the
resolution of a $12.1M discrepancy in annual operating plan allowing for corporate plan approval and release.
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 the while maintaining a positive cash flow.
 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