About

Dan Siems

Dan Siems is a finance-focused Operations Executive creating operational effectiveness. Demonstrated business turnaround experience. Expert six sigma black belt, lean factory physicist and Theory of Constraints practitioner – proven global operations improvement leader. Certified Tipping Point facilitator. A Teacher-Leader-Facilitator, growing profitability by growing people. Dan holds two US patents, speaks publicly and has published several articles.

Just how do we say "Siems"? Like: seems or seams -- as in, "It seems we need Dan's help."

My Value Proposition

Respected anthropologist Edward Twitchell Hall observed, “Culture hides more than it reveals – and hides most from those participating in it.” I grow profitability by growing people – helping them see what they cannot see about themselves – helping them see a better way. Going from good to great isn’t done by doing the same things better; it’s done by doing better things the same. I bring a high-tech perspective – over 25 years leading high volume semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing –international experience, world wide responsibilities – spanning cultures, countries, continents – proven C-level Operations and General Manager skills. People follow my teacher-leader-facilitator style – learning to add value, live decisively and enjoy change.

Bottom line: We achieve results.

Recent Projects

~CRM Implementation -- very large church in Orange County
~CRM Implementation -- very large food co-op in LA County
~Inventory Optimization -- mid-size sensor company
~Strategy Mapping and culture change -- very large semiconductor company in Texas
~Co-instructor at Chapman University -- "Business Consulting"
~Operational Strategy and Improvement -- large semiconductor equipment supplier in Silicon Valley
~Strategy Mapping and BBSC deployment -- sales consulting company in Orange County

What Customer's Say...

“Dan's consultative work with my company has been tremendously valuable. Not only did he deliver strategic insight about our operation and supply chain, but he delivered tangible management tools to enable quick implementation. I would enthusiastically recommend his consulting work if you desire quick and effective results for your operations!”

June 28, 2007 JS

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

“Dan took a seasoned bunch of operations and logistics managers from apathy to incubation to advocates of the principles of factory physics. His outstanding knowledge and energetic/engaging style facilitated accelerated learning curves and convinced us that we have much room for further improvement. He has the unique ability to envision at the highest strategic level and to engage at the most minute level of detail - the best operations analyst I have ever met.” July 9, 2007 AJ
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Dan is one of those rare combinations of technical and management talent with a large dose of good sense and creativity. He moves easily between challenging technical problem solving and charismatic leadership. From an HR perspective it was a privilege to work with a leader of Dan's caliber.” March 17, 2007 SM

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Dan Siems

Executive Teacher-Leader-Facilitator