Desiring a stable and challenging position in a manufacturing company that values Lean and continuous improvement.

1. DAN C. LOW
Cell (574) 350-4147 Florence, KY 41042
dlow57@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Resourceful executive operations leader possessing high level of integrity who is highly respected by both management
and union. Self-motivated, highly energetic, results-oriented leader who is thoroughly familiar with Lean implementation
with proven results. Successfulin managing multiple large manufacturing sites. Key areas of expertise include:
● Lean Manufacturing Philosophy
● Demands Accountability
● Multi-site Management
● Strategic Manufacturing Planning
● Employee Development/Mentor
● Design for Manufacturability
● Greenfield Start Up
● Plant Consolidations
● Plant Expansions
● Empowerment and Team Management
● Aggressive Expectations
● Material Flow & Part Presentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Itron, Owenton, KY 2015-2016
Plant Manager
Responsible for Improving Profitability by Applying Lean Tools
● P&L for a plant that has grown 130% in last 4 years ($320M Revenue)
● Improved OTD from 82% to 99+%
● Turn-Over from 34% to 5%
● Customer PPM from 12,000 to 667
● Recordable Rate from 11.8 to 4.3
● Awarded “Best Places to Work” Cincinnati Enquirer
● Reason for Leaving – Plant Consolidation
Masaba Inc., Vermillion, SD 2013-2014
VP Operations – (Interim Contract Consultant)
Responsible for putting systems and processes in place to become a world class fabricating company.
● $205M Revenue
● Implemented information boards and started tracking metrics to drive accountability to the team leader level
● Implemented continuous improvement process to drive lean initiatives
● Commonized components, introduced fixtures and jigs to improve quality and reduce job hours
● Coach / Mentor subordinates in Lean Manufacturing
● Introduced value stream mapping to identify areas of opportunity
● Quality issues/unit from 15 to 5
● Recordable rate from 22 to 15
● LWD from 12 to 0
● Productivity from 94.7% to 108.3%
● Rework hours from 853/month to 394/month
● Plant efficiency from 68.7% to 96.8%
● Reason for Leaving – Contract to Full Time

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Adam’s Thermal Systems, Canton, SD 2011-2013
VP Operations
Responsible for 3 plants: 2 in Canton, SD and 1 in Cedar Falls, IA
● In charge of improving a business that has quadrupled in 3 years. Lead a cultural change around making
H&S and Quality a priority. 1000+ employees
● $677M Revenue – Full P&L
● Highly Integrated Fabrication
● Utilized Six Sigma to design product components to optimize First Time Through
● Developed Optimum layout for new plant – Maximized Material flow and part presentation
● Improved OTD from 2% to 98+%
● Reduced OT from 23% to 4.5%
● Reduced turnover from 36% to 6%
● Reduced scrap from $65K/day to $26K/day
● Improved recordable rate from 16.3 to 4.9
● Reason for Leaving – Family Obligations
DexterAxle, Elkhart, IN 2010-2011
VP Operations
Responsible for 3 plants: Elkhart, IN,White Pigeon, MI, Twin Falls, ID
Three product lines: RV frames,Coatings, Fabrication.
● In charge of turning the business around
● Full P&L for $650M in revenue
● 82% profitability improvement in first year
● $23M loss to $7M profit in 2 years
● 550+ employees
● Implemented Productivity Measurement System in Fabrication Business
● Coach / Mentor subordinates in Lean Manufacturing
● Reason for Leaving – Business Sold
PDM Bridge, LLC, Eau Claire, WI 2008-2009
VP Operations
Responsible for 3 plants: Eau Claire, WI, Wausau,WI, Palatka, FL
In charge of turning the business around from a marginally profitable company to one that is desirable in the open market.
PDM is the largest steel bridge fabricator in North America.
● $800M in revenue. Full P&L - 750+ employees
● 100% Custom Fabricator
● Implemented productivity metric for every employee
● Improved material movement by 40%
● Increased labor efficiency by 28%
● Developed common processes among the 3 plants
● Reduced headcount by 35%
● Reason for Leaving – Ethical Reasons
INGERSOLL RAND, Carmel, IN 2006 –2008
Regional Plant Manager, Steelcraft, Blue Ash, OH

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Responsible for 3 plants: Blue Ash, OH, Suwanee,GA and Chino, CA. Charged with turning the business around and
doubling the revenue. Responsible for P&L for the 1200 employee business with $365M in revenue. Opened a plating
plant in Tijuana, Mexico.
● Successfully start-up new plant on time and within budget
● Grew revenue from $148M to $365M – Full P&L
● Coach / Mentor subordinates in Lean Manufacturing
● Utilized “Design for Manufacturing” to develop a new style of Mullion that became Market Leader
● Developed an improved plant layout that optimized material flow and part presentation. Reduced manufacturing
footprint by 35%
● Increased On Time Delivery from 79% to 99.8%
● Achieved a 17% improvement in Quality creating “Protect the Customer” teams and eliminating Quality
problems
● Reduced $12.5M in manufacturing costs by implementing Lean Concepts and Utilizing “Accelerated Change
Process”
● Improved Lost Workday accidents by 44% by focusing on correcting unsafe conditions and recognizing safe
behaviors
● Improved recordables by 33% through heightened awareness and intense communications
● Won 7 Sector awards for On Time Delivery, Quality, Health & Safety and OpEx/LSS
● Reason for Leaving – More Responsibility
GM/Delphi, Troy, MI
Assistant Plant Manager, Home Ave./Vandalia/Needmore Road, OH
Manager I.E./DMS/Lean, Kettering, OH
Area Manager Plant 1/2/4, Saginaw, MI
General Supervisor SR2000, Kettering, OH
General Supervisor PC&L, Kettering, OH
Maintenance Supervisor, Kettering, OH
Production Supervisor, Kettering, OH
Industrial Engineer, Kettering, OH
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Manufacturing Management
Kettering University, Flint, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ASSOCIATIONS
Ingersoll Rand University Advanced Leader People Management
Received 7 Corporate Awards for Plant Performance
University of Dayton’s “Emerging Leader” Program
Delphi’s Lean Enterprise College
Green Belt Certified - Delphi
Member of Delco Chassis Division Factory Management Council
Society of Industrial Engineers
Engineer in Training Certified
Texnikoi, Secretary
Alpha Pi Mu