Keith Lloyd

Background

About Keith Lloyd

I am a visionary, resourceful executive with over 35 years of senior hands-on experience, primarily in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail food sectors. I have an entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, coupled with a passion to achieve operational efficiencies. I have an innovative, strategic approach to finding creative solutions to business challenges is well-documented. I have a unique viewpoint in strategizing the long-term vision, while implementing sustainable operational processes and systems, to provide tangible value to clients, franchisees, suppliers and business partners. I thrive in times of economic uncertainty and am adaptable as business and market conditions change. I have a reputation for representing my company’s best interests, with professionalism and integrity. • Operational Leadership and Business Growth – Skilled in unraveling complications, prioritizing issues and streamlining operating systems to increase efficiency. I establish measurable benchmarks and clearly communicate project goals. • Food Safety and Distribution – Versed in government food packaging and nutrition labeling regulations, HACCP Food Safety programs, transportation logistics and food storage standards, good manufacturing processes, franchisee support to maintain health and safety standards • Client and Franchisee Relations – Interacts productively with customers, franchisees, suppliers and staff in clearly communicating information, presenting proposals, negotiating contracts or supervising staff. Quickly recognizes requirements and mobilizes resources to meet client needs. • People Management – Skilled in training, and developing staff that become solid contributors. Focused on high standards of customer service delivery. • Administrative and Financial Management – Implemented scalable systems to improve performance and reduce costs. Proficient in budgeting and developing procedural controls to ensure resources are effectively utilized. Specialties: Creating and building systems, purchasing, marketing, quality control, employee management.