About
Founder | Manufacturing Leader | Fractional Engineering & Operations Executive
Dan Caywood brings more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience across engineering, operations, automation, robotics, workforce development, continuous improvement, and capital project execution. Throughout his career, he has led multimillion-dollar equipment and facility initiatives, developed high-performing technical teams, and delivered measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
His background includes leadership roles spanning engineering management, plant operations, automation strategy, workforce development, and organizational growth across advanced manufacturing environments. Through Steel Foundations Training, Dan helps organizations strengthen workforce capability, improve operational performance, develop sustainable training systems, and execute strategic initiatives through consulting, technical leadership, and operational excellence programs.
Areas of Expertise
✓ Manufacturing Operations
✓ Engineering Leadership
✓ Automation & Robotics
✓ Capital Equipment
✓ Welding & Fabrication
✓ Process Improvement
✓ Solutions
✓ Continuous Improvement
✓ Lean Manufacturing
✓ Safety Systems
✓ Technical Training
✓ Reliability Improvement
Mission Statement
Steel Foundations Training was founded to help manufacturers and skilled trades professionals develop stronger technical capabilities, safer work environments, and more productive operations through practical training and consulting solutions built on real-world industry experience.
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