Jeff Keller
About Jeff Keller
Jeff Keller serves as the Group Controller at TransDigm Group Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and Ernst & Young LLP.
Work at TransDigm
Jeff Keller has served as Group Controller at TransDigm Group Inc. since 2018, based in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. In this role, he manages financial and IT activities across multiple sites, including locations in Wichita, Mexico, and Malaysia. His responsibilities include overseeing operational functions related to warehouse, shipping, and receiving, which he assumed in February 2016. Keller has contributed to significant productivity improvements, including a reduction in department headcount and overtime.
Previous Experience
Before his current position, Jeff Keller worked at TransDigm Group Inc. as Controller from 2010 to 2018 in the Wichita, Kansas Area. His earlier career includes a role as Area Supervisor at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he served as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young LLP from 2004 to 2010, where he gained extensive experience in financial oversight and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Keller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Accounting from Baldwin Wallace University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master's degree in Business Administration from 2002 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Productivity
During his tenure at TransDigm, Jeff Keller achieved a reduction in department headcount by 18% and a 54% decrease in overtime through various productivity initiatives. He developed daily metrics to measure department performance, which led to enhanced productivity. Additionally, he implemented a reorganization of the warehouse to optimize the location of frequently used parts, thereby reducing the number of footsteps required for stock pulls.