Dan Kalal

Background

About Dan Kalal

17+ years of manufacturing experience primarily in the areas of assembly and production, 8 years in supervisory roles (9+ years in leadership roles) Developed a program within the factory to identify and train upcoming leaders across all functional areas Created standard work documents for multiple business areas Led work groups to ensure high productivity and success Anticipated the needs of my departments and took steps to ensure these needs were addressed before they became problems Assisted in implementing TPM within my departments, and coaching employees to utilize systems Contributed ideas to effective team building strategies in multiple departments Effective listening skills along with verbal/nonverbal/written communication skills Identified and developed the skill sets of others as leaders in their departments Motivated team members to want to excel Expressed efficient conflict and change management strategies Participated in disciplined problem-solving groups as well as LEAN problem solving Coached and trained operators to help develop their skill sets in a timely manner Effective team development skills, including interpersonal/intercultural communication skills, a knowledge of group dynamics, and a dedication to fairness and equality Emphasizes customer focus as the most important trait in modern business Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tabware, Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, and SAP Led operations reviews on a daily/weekly basis Possesses advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills, developed tools to transfer knowledge to others