Daniel Catchings

Daniel Catchings has extensive experience in lean manufacturing and operational improvement, currently serving as the Production Improvement Leader and Lean Manager at JTEKT North America Corporation since January 2010. Previously, Daniel held the position of Lean Manager at The Timken Company from July 2006 to December 2009, where responsibilities included championing and driving lean initiatives within the facility. Daniel's career also includes significant service in the US Army as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer from November 1982 to November 2006, and a role as Lean Manufacturing Manager at Kennametal from July 1995 to July 2006. Daniel holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Southern Wesleyan University, completed between 2001 and 2002.