1. J. DAVID KELLER (254) 723-3575
97 Grandchildren Dr., Mountain Home, AR 72653 E-mail: kellerjdavid@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
 Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; work well under time pressures and
efficient with maintaining accurate records, controlling and reducing expenses, and performing detailed work;
 Competency in administration, management, capital project development, design engineering, process
equipment fabrication, energy conservation management, and sub-contractor coordination;
 Effectively managed up to 30 employees and a $1.5M budget;
 Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMP, OSHA, HAZMAT, FDA, EPA, USDA, and DHS regulations and procedures;
 Diverse experience in layout and design of new production lines, production equipment installation,
maintenance, and repair, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial construction trades;
 Extensive implementation of TPM, LEAN, and TPR methodologies as well as RCM engineering processes;
 Proficiency in CMMS / EAM, through SAP, Oracle, Infor systems, and MS Office Suite, in addition to
experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Chief Architect.
EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT
Maintenance & Facilities Manager:
Managed the maintenance operation for a major dairy protein and infant formula drying production facility, as well
as a leading provider of fresh, convenient prepared foods and innovative meal solutions to the retail and food
service industries. Planned and scheduled preventative maintenance and personnel; Identified, planned, budgeted,
and scheduled major capital projects for increased productivity and efficiency; Implemented and maintained
Enterprise Asset Management system; Introduced & implemented best-practice engineering and core values of
LEAN methodology; Hired, trained, and monitored performance and conduct reviews of technicians; Developed and
implemented efficient Maintenance and Parts Department, inventory, budget, and purchasing; Developed layout
and design of new production lines; Maintained HACCP, GMP, OSHA, HAZMAT, FDA, USDA, EPA, and DHS
regulatory requirements; Monitored & maintained efficiency of waste water operation and lagoons, meeting IDNR
requirements; Maintained Health and Safety program.
Cargill, Inc., Waco, TX: 2011 – 2015;
DairiConcepts, Inc., Allerton, IA: 2009 – 2011;
Chef Solutions, Inc., Baxter Springs, KS: 2002 – 2003.
Maintenance & Facilities Planner / Supervisor:
Planned and coordinated all maintenance systems; increased worker productivity by changing the existing PM
system to a RCM system, utilizing EAM and Oracle, hands-on and classroom training of technicians and
continuous improvement through utilizing archives; developed layout and design of new production lines; field
inspections and determination of job work scopes; assignment of codes to work orders; development of TPM work
plans; purchasing duties as required; creation, use and maintaining of plant history and other technical files; staging
of materials and special tools as required; technician evaluations; maintained safety rules and regulations; Energy
Conservation Chair; LEAN and Safety Trainer.
Simmons Foods Inc., Van Buren, AR: 2006 – 2009.
Additional Experience:
Residential & Commercial Contractor; Journeyman Electrician; Maintenance & Fabrication/Installation Technician;
Research and Development Manager & Coordinator; Construction Foreman; Fleet Rental & Parts Manager.
EDUCATION
 MS, Emergency Services Management, Columbia Southern University, AL, 2015.
 MS, Occupational Safety & Health, Columbia Southern University, AL, 2013.
 BGS, Industrial Technology concentration, Missouri Southern State University, MO, 2010.
PERSONAL
United States Air Force Veteran; Married; Interests/Hobbies: Woodworking; Research; Fishing; Reading.