Daniel Crain

Background

About Daniel Crain

With over 20 years of experience in global lean manufacturing and supply chain/logistics within world-class companies, I am a seasoned leader adept at setting strategic directions, developing a culture driven by lean principles. Professional Experience: Quickparts - 6 plants in 4 countries At Quickparts, I served as Chief Operating Officer, creating the vision to apply Lean principles to the advanced manufacturing industry, driving cultural transformation, and achieving a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs within the first 8 months. I optimized the manufacturing footprint, established centers of excellence, and increased OEE by 22%. Danaher, Chemtreat Division 5 plants in 3 countries, As the Global Director of Manufacturing, I created the vision and strategy based on the voice of the customer, resulting in a 30% improvement in OTD and a 40% increase in capacity. I led the Danaher Business System Deployment, improving process capability by 40%, and implemented advanced inventory control systems. Henkel At Henkel, I executed a $150 million project redesigning the supply chain, increasing production efficiency by 200% through lean manufacturing principles, and improving gross margin by 22% in 18 months. Pinnacle Foods As Director of Manufacturing, I negotiated a favorable union contract and developed operational strategies that improved yield by $700k in one year without capital investment. Covidien, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (Medtronics) At Covidien, I served in various roles, including Operations Manager and Regional Operational Excellence Manager/Six Sigma Master Black Belt. I deployed LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, boosting operational efficiency by 30%, improving the kilo/hour metric by 35%, and achieving $40 million in cost savings within 12 months. I also implemented the Covidien Operating System, increasing operational efficiency by 30% within 12 months. Educational Background and Certifications: BS in Industrial Engineering SIUE Six Sigma Master Black Belt SBTI Lean Sensei Covidien Awards and Leadership: SIUE Industrial Engineering Outstanding Alumni Award (05/2017) Member of the Industrial Engineering Advisory Board at Southern Illinois University since 2012 My experience spans a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, and food and beverage. I am passionate about fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and I am committed to driving operational excellence and achieving exceptional results.