Continuous Improvement Management Experience

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Donald A Lowe Jr.

**** ******** *** / ******** *******, UT. 84045

801-***-**** / ********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldlowe

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A highly educated and experienced executive with over 25 years of exceptional management experience. A hardworking, energetic, self-starter with a proven track record of driving business transformation and achieving strategic growth. Key achievements include:

• Led the expansion of a single-facility company to two facilities within six months, with a strategic plan to launch 12 additional facilities over the next five years.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Continuous Improvement program from the ground up, fostering a culture of enterprise operational excellence and sustained performance.

• Achieved significant business transformation, reducing build times by 50%, cutting build and supply costs by 15%, and improving product quality by 30%.

• Enthusiastically embraces new challenges and consistently delivers results by leveraging expertise in process optimization, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)

• Financial Management & P&L Oversight

• Business Development & Expansion

• Change Management & Organizational Transformation

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Program & Project Management

• Supply Chain & Vendor Management

• Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Team Development, Mentoring & Leadership

• Customer & Stakeholder Relations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Quality Systems: QMS, ISO (14001, 9001, 9000), AS9100, MRB, Supplier Quality, Malcolm Baldrige, Shingo Prize

• Technology: CAD systems, PDM, CRM, SAP, CribMaster, Microsoft Office Suite (including Project and Visio)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations

Rapid Onsite Fleet Repair, Midvale, UT

2023 – 2024

• Led the restructuring of the company to optimize leverage while mitigating risks associated with rapid growth.

• Developed and executed executive strategies, aligning operations with both short- and long-term financial goals.

• Authored and implemented operational policies and initiatives that enhanced performance and efficiency.

• Created a 10-year sustainable growth model, driving business resilience and scalability.

• Directed organizational strategies and evaluated operational performance against company goals.

• Managed real estate expansions, leading the development of new facilities in Midway, UT, and Lindon, UT.

• Held full responsibility for P&L, capital allocation, and cost control.

• Ensured compliance with state and local regulations, overseeing operational integrity across multiple sites.

Director of Operations

Holland Lowe, San Bernardino, CA

2018 – 2023

• Spearheaded strategic business planning initiatives for profitable growth and operational efficiency.

• Developed policies and procedures that streamlined operations, reduced waste, and cut costs.

• Led vendor negotiations to optimize supply chain processes, resulting in significant cost reductions.

• Reduced inventory by 27% through Lean methodologies, improving on-time delivery and product fill rates.

• Increased operational effectiveness by 19% through optimized scheduling and cross-functional communication.

• Managed P&L, budget, and capital allocation, ensuring financial discipline.

• Developed and executed a company exit strategy to maximize valuation and ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Business Management / Continuous Improvement Consultant (Master Black Belt Certified) Lowe Inc, CA, UT, OR, & WA

2018 – 2023

• Specialized in startups, company expansion, and enterprise continuous improvement.

• Led cross-functional teams across multiple states to drive operational excellence and business growth.

• Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver cost reductions, process optimization, and productivity gains.

• Conducted operational audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing business performance.

• Partnered with executive leadership to align business strategy with operational execution, driving competitive advantage and long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making and strategic insight.

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Enterprise Continuous Improvement Manager/Director (Master Black Belt Certified) Insitu, Bingen, WA

2012 – 2017

• Developed and implemented Insitu’s Enterprise Continuous Improvement Organization using Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.

• Led the Continuous Improvement Strategic Council and Belt Program, mentoring 300+ employees.

• Facilitated hundreds of continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen, VSM, A3, and 6S initiatives.

• Implemented plans to achieve the Malcolm Baldrige Award and Shingo Prize. LM Plant Staff Member / Engineering Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager (Black Belt Certified)

Lockheed Martin, Meridian, MS

2004 – 2011

• Developed and maintained the Continuous Improvement Program at Lockheed Martin - Meridian, achieving significant productivity gains.

• Reduced F-22 vertical build time by 85% and supply costs by 24% through automation and lean practices.

• Managed IT implementation and modernization projects, supporting site growth and SAP rollouts.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA – Masters of Business Administration: Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS BS – Manufacturing Engineering: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT AAS – Manufacturing Engineering: Ricks College (BYU-Idaho), Rexburg, ID AAS – Design Engineering: Ricks College (BYU-Idaho), Rexburg, ID

• Certified Boeing/Insitu LSS Master Black Belt

• Certified Insitu Continuous Improvement Belt Trainer (Yellow, White, Green, and Black Belt)

• Certified LM21 Black Belt (Lean & Six Sigma), Green Belt, and White Belt Trainer

• LM Program Management & Earned Value Management (EVM) Certified LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

• Coached Premier Soccer (Washington Timbers FC)

• Director, Meridian Youth Soccer Association

• IAE Fellow, Society of Aerospace Engineers (SAE)

• Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

• Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) AWARDS

• The President’s Volunteer Service Award (5 years)

• IAE Outstanding New Engineer of the Year Award

• AIAA Superior Service Awards

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