Kyle Keefer
About Kyle Keefer
Kyle Keefer is the Business Operations Manager at General Mills in Nashville, Tennessee, with a background in operations and project management.
Current Role at General Mills
Kyle Keefer is currently serving as the Business Operations Manager at General Mills in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, he manages PEAK new project management and reports directly to senior leadership. He has a comprehensive responsibility for overseeing external supply chain sites and developing key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, he is tasked with onboarding new external manufacturing partners and spearheading corporate initiatives to enhance project management tools, timelines, and processes.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Kyle Keefer has held various roles at General Mills over the years. He was the Associate Operations Manager from 2017 to 2019 and the Project Start-Up Manager from 2015 to 2017, both positions located in Murfreesboro, TN. In these roles, he contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency through effective project management and strategic operational planning.
Early Career Experience
Kyle Keefer started his career with internships that provided him with a diverse foundation. He worked as an Operations Intern at US Airways from 2007 to 2008 and as an Architectural Intern with the State of California from 2006 to 2007 in Sacramento. These roles helped him gain valuable insights into operations and project management, which he later leveraged in his various positions at General Mills.
Educational Background
Kyle Keefer studied Economics at San Jose State University from 2004 to 2009, completing a five-year program. His education in economics provided him with a solid understanding of business principles, which has been instrumental in his career development and various managerial roles.
Key Initiatives and Leadership at General Mills
During his tenure at General Mills, Kyle Keefer has led significant initiatives including the development of new product innovations for ecommerce, DTC, and the external supply chain across all major brands. He successfully launched a new team of logistics planners, project managers, and external supply chain managers. This team formation fostered new cross-functional relationships and streamlined existing business strategies.