Dan Ferry
About Dan Ferry
Dan Ferry is a Plant Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in Winter Garden, Florida, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in operations management, having held various managerial roles in companies such as Hach Lange, The HON Company, Stanadyne LLC, and Ryko Manufacturing.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Dan Ferry has served as Plant Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2020. His role involves overseeing plant operations in Winter Garden, Florida. He is responsible for managing production processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining quality standards within the facility.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Management
Before joining Advanced Drainage Systems, Dan Ferry held various management positions in the manufacturing sector. He worked as Plant Manager at Stanadyne LLC from 2017 to 2020 in the Jacksonville, North Carolina area. Prior to that, he was Factory Manager at The HON Company from 1998 to 2000 and served as Operations Manager/Lean Coordinator at Ryko Manufacturing from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Dan Ferry earned his MBA in Operations Management from Kennesaw State University, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in operational efficiency and management.
Career at Hach Lange / Danaher Corporation
From 2000 to 2005, Dan Ferry worked as the Danaher Business System Promotion Manager at Hach Lange, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation. In this role, he focused on promoting and implementing the Danaher Business System, which emphasizes continuous improvement and operational excellence.