KEITH L. BRYANT
Greensboro
Summary
Operations-driven manufacturing leader with expertise in plant production logistics and quality management. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving on-time delivery rates through effective lean initiatives and KPI management. Dedicated to promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Clearly Clean LLC
Greensboro
12.2024 - Current
- Reassess and reallocate labor and equipment resources daily to meet changing production and shipping demands.
- Directly hired, trained, and developed a 15-member production team, improving workforce performance, operational consistency, and daily production execution to consistently meet production goals.
- Authored and implemented 30+ SOPs and Work Instructions aligned with BRC Global Standards, enhancing process consistency, training effectiveness, and quality compliance across operations.
- Conduct daily production meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to address performance gaps and drive accountability.
- Monitor KPIs including productivity, downtime, scrap rates, and labor efficiency to ensure financial targets are met.
- Support lean initiatives focused on waste reduction, process stability, and cost control.
Assistant Regional Manager
GDN (Gateway Dealer Network) Bobcat
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported multi-department branch operations across Sales, Parts, Service, and Rental divisions while overseeing operational support for a fleet valued at approximately $5M.
- Helped lead teams ranging from 5–10 associates in smaller branches to 20+ employees in larger locations.
- Shared full Profit & Loss responsibility, managing budgets, approving financial transactions, and maintaining financial controls to ensure revenue and profitability targets were met.
- Partnered with Sales Manager to support new contract sales efforts, market share growth, and customer retention strategies.
- Directed hiring, performance management, training, and workforce planning for service managers, technicians, yard personnel, and support staff.
- Generated weekly and monthly business performance reports measuring revenue, expenses, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency for branches overseeing approximately $5M in assets.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and service satisfaction.
- Traveled regionally throughout the Southeast to support branch consistency, operational performance, and leadership development.
Process Specialist
AstenJohnson
Clinton
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented Lean process improvements that eliminated approximately 5 hours of downtime on a once-weekly low-volume production run, improving equipment performance and process stability.
- Analyzed manufacturing operations and implemented KPI reporting focused on machine reliability, quality performance, and cost-control opportunities.
- Partnered cross-functionally with production, quality, and maintenance to improve manufacturing systems and procedures.
- Conducted root cause analysis for quality issues and customer complaints, presenting Nonconformance Reports and corrective action findings directly to the Director of Operations.
- Led an average of 5 Lean/continuous improvement projects annually to improve operational performance, product consistency, and cost efficiency.
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Chicago
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Directed warehouse production support, shipping, inventory control, and logistics operations to meet daily customer and production priorities.
- Developed and implemented KPI-driven warehouse optimization strategies using inventory turnover, order cycle time, and capacity utilization metrics to reorganize inventory by fast- and slow-moving products, improving operational efficiency.
- Increased on-time delivery performance from 74% to 96% in one year through strategic broker relationship management, improved shipping coordination, and proactive freight scheduling.
- Increased workforce accountability and productivity by developing and displaying daily forklift production metrics and performance benchmarks.
- Directed daily operations for a 60-member warehouse team across a 173,500 sq. ft. warehouse and two shipping yards, overseeing logistics coordination, trailer management, forklift operations, quality support, and safety compliance.
Production Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Chicago
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised daily manufacturing operations for a 25-member production team, driving productivity, safety compliance, and quality performance objectives.
- Tracked and analyzed operational KPIs including downtime, labor efficiency, scrap, and changeover performance to improve productivity and control manufacturing costs.
- Increased department output by 20% while achieving zero injuries or safety violations.
- Conducted daily performance briefings and addressed production gaps in real time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing systems, support process standardization, and drive operational efficiency improvements.
Engineer Officer
U.S. Army
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Directed leadership, accountability, and operational performance for a 30-Soldier platoon and 6 NCOs, including personnel evaluations, coaching, and promotion management.
- Managed accountability and readiness of $19.1M in equipment and assets, ensuring optimal operational availability.
- Supervised operations across international locations, maintaining mission readiness and compliance with operational standards.
- Cross-trained Soldiers in multiple Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) to enhance platoon adaptability and mission effectiveness in high-pressure environments.
Education
MBA -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2014
Skills
- Plant Production & Shipping Operations
- Production Oversight
- Production Scheduling
- Cost Control & Budget Management
- Inventory & Scrap Reduction
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Workforce Development & Training
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Accountability
- KPI & Performance Management
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA 10
- Frontline Leader
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Clearly Clean LLC
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Regional Manager
GDN (Gateway Dealer Network) Bobcat
07.2024 - 12.2024
Process Specialist
AstenJohnson
01.2022 - 05.2024
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Mauser Packaging Solutions
09.2019 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
07.2018 - 09.2019
Engineer Officer
U.S. Army
09.2012 - 06.2018
MBA -
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Arts -
Winston-Salem State University