Experience:
Daniel A. Lilley has 25 plus years experience in:
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Consulting
- Project Management
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
Credentials:
Daniel holds the following certifications and degrees:
- ASQ six sigma black belt
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- CFPIM (Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management)
- Masters of Business Administration from Michigan State University in Materials and Logistics Management and Operations
- Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College.
The Professional Side
Daniel is currently the manager of Strategic Projects and Collections at Chrysler Financial www.chryslerfinancial.com a subdivision of www.chrysler.com.
Daniel has worked in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement & Supply, Sales & Marketing, Financial, and Information Technology. As the overall project manager, Daniel was instrumental in the North American launch of the Sprinter Van – the first Mercedes/Chrysler joint vehicle introduction. His teams have specialized in ongoing improvement efforts targeting Chrysler’s stamping plants, tool & die operations, and stamping engineering operations.
Prior to joining Chrysler, Daniel spent ten years in manufacturing, distribution, and consulting, specializing in the implementation of ERP and production scheduling systems.
Daniel has consulted with over 80 companies in industries as diverse as the automotive, furniture, food, publishing, and consumer goods industries. He has presented topics on continuous improvement, manufacturing, and management practices at regional and international conferences and taught certification review courses.
Daniel specialize in continuous improvement, kaizen blitzes, project management, and software implementations.
Author:
Daniel, author of “Rapid-BPR: A Low-Cost, Low-Risk Alternative to Traditional Reengineering”
International Speaker:
Daniel has spoken at international and regional conferences on continuous improvement and wrote a book in the late 90s on the same topic.
The Personal Side
The Daniel Lilley family at the top of the Sears (Willis) Tower. Left to Right: Daniel, Nathaniel, Andrea, Dorene, and Deanna.
Hobbies: Backpacking, Physical Fitness, Family, Sports, Reading
Was born in Tunisia and lived 6 years in Morocco.
