Allen Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Chaska, Mn

Responsible for the creation and leadership of the Operations PMO group for Immunoassay/MDx Manufacturing Operations. Developed a team of up to 24 highly engaged and skilled Project Managers and Project Support professionals that are responsible for a Portfolio (supply continuity, compliance, cost savings, new products, OEM partnerships) of projects. Primary objective of the PMO Team is to consistently deliver our projects on time, on budget and with a high quality of work. This objective is being met through our sustained use of our DBS tools and techniques. Key accomplishments:• Transferred the EIA (14 assay configurations for the Manual Immunoassay Business) product line from Webster, TX to the Chaska, MN. • Transferred a team of Technical Operations Associates to Project Management professionals who are achieving 90% of project tasks and milestones on-time and for the last 2 years are Danaher Best of the Best in their Engagement results. • Led the successful launch and transfer of the first 6 MDx Assays and System into Manufacturing Operations. • Highly successful management of 25 to 30 projects at any one time which is ensuring supply continuity, compliance and cost savings initiatives are being met in Manufacturing Operations.• Developed a high functioning PMO team focused around DBS principals. Leadership effectiveness ratings over the past 2 years is Danaher Best of the Best.• Business Site Lead who with a strong Site Core Team and IT Corporate team successfully launched Oracle Manufacturing, on-time and under budget. • Major projects implemented successfully include: Supply Continuity, RV resin replacement, pack resin replacement, multiple Antibody replacements, Substrate Bottle replacement. Compliance, RoHS, Frozen Product Labeling Change. Facility Moves, Instrument Mfg to new building, Building 322 construction. New Product Transfers, SPRIworks, BNP, AMH, Vitamin D, PAPP-A, Assay transfers to Galway

Chaska, Mn

Overall leadership and responsibility to develop the Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Organization. Leading a cross functional SCM team of 22 Manufacturing Professionals. Primary objectives are to develop a Manufacturing Organization that can deliver our Strategic MDx product lines that meet our customer and business needs. This objective is being met through Early Manufacturing Involvement (EMI), tactical input and the implementation of proven project management methodologies and business best practices. Key accomplishments:• Developed, communicated and gained approval, from Executive Management, on the Strategic and Operational plans for the SCM MDx Product Portfolio (SPRI-TE, SPRIworks and DxN) including budgets, resource plans, facilities and equipment. • Created a culture of Early Manufacturing Involvement (EMI) in all functions of the Supply Chain. This early involvement has allowed for many positive results in the Design for Manufacturing (DFM), capable processes, Supplier selection and standard cost. • Initiated innovative approaches in the development of filler systems to accomplish program needs for Development lots (i.e. prototype to production approach), resulting in meeting the MDx program’s immediate and future needs for filled and sealed cartridges and packs.• Instituted LEAN Development and Project Management best practices (Innovation DP, project boards, stand-up meetings), tools (virtual project boards, Decision Focus tools, 2 week activity charts, 60 day plans) and processes resulting in SCM team hitting their commitments. • Continual focus on cost effective approaches (i.e. LEAN work cells, resources utilization for both SPRIworks and DxN)• Developed a high functioning SCM MDx team that has met all commitments on the DxN and SPRIworks programs.

Chaska, Mn

Hired to turn around the Procurement Function from a cost focused group to a high functioning Supplier Management Organization. Team consisted of 19 Procurement and Program Managers. Primary objectives were to refocus the Organization around business goals, customer service and developing accountability with our Supplier Base around quality, delivery and cost. Key accomplishments:• Restructured and transitioned the Organization from a strictly Purchasing Group, solely focused on cost, to a fully integrated Supplier Management Organization focused on business initiatives (i.e. Wash Buffer II, resin replacement, DxI600, RoHS), Quality, inventory, delivery, risk, price and customer service. • Developed a Supplier Relationship Management Program, which included risk ID, risk mitigation, metrics and early supplier involvement techniques. Indentified during a NSAI audit as a business best practice.• Implemented and trained staff to Project Methodology best practices (i.e. business case, feasibility planning, visible work flow, 60 day plans, Decision Focus tools, data driven decisions) resulting in reduction in tactical work. • Established OEM Partnership Teams (Bio Rad, BioSite and R&D Systems) that developed good business practices around Manufacturing Readiness, Profitability and Accountability.• Helped develop the Corporate Wide Strategic Sourcing vision, including implementing the first corporate wide project (PVP) resulting in a yearly savings of 500k.• Implemented LEAN Supplier Management activities (i.e. glass wall, performance metrics, PFEP).• Consistently overachieved local and corporate wide cost savings targets.

Chaska, Mn

Recruited to develop a fully operational customer-focused support organization, centered on root cause analysis of major customer issues. Hired, trained and developed a team of 12 Chemists, Engineers and Project Managers. Primary objectives were to provide leadership and a focused vision to ensure customers and the business would benefit from this new Organization. Key accomplishments: • Within a 6 month period developed an Organization with resources, structure, processes, lab space and organization support that was able to handle all Beckman Immunoassay root cause analysis issues (reagents, instrument, software and plastics) • Root cause analysis and resolution on key issues such as: AccuTnI elevated results, PSA/fPSA WHO standardization, Fast TSH, Peripheral Failure Analysis process, TT3, HAV IgM, hCG QC shift, BD Gel Tube study, B12.• Implemented Project Management best practices (i.e. prioritization techniques, performance metrics, visual project progress).• Diversified responsibilities of CPLS to include working on expanding existing product functionality – Dil AFP, Fast TSH, HAV IgM pack sonication.• Led the Business Center’s Product Issue Resolution Process improvement initiative.

Chaska, Mn

Directed the overall IT Organization at Beckman’s Immunoassay Business Center. Responsibilities included leading a 12 – 15 person technical team and managing the overall operating budget. Scope of the position was managing all aspects of the IT Organization including Strategic/Tactical Planning, Corporate IT Alignment, Application Development, Network Support, Help Desk and Project Management.Key accomplishments: • Developed and implemented an IT Project Methodology (procedure and tools) to ensure prioritization of IT projects and resource allocations.• Applications implemented/developed on schedule utilizing IT Project Methodology process - AFAS, CDMS, SBMS, SMS, Remedy, Vantive, EDMS, Clarity.• Business lead on the successful implementation of the Oracle ERP Foundation Components (Finance, I-Procurement, OTA and HR modules)• Directed the successful consolidation of AS/400 operations corporate wide. Project was delivered on time, no down time and an annual savings of $500K.• Developed Beckman’s first IT Strategic Plan resulting in proactive planning for technology funding for a business growing at 20 – 30% annually.• Aligned IT Department to key business drivers (i.e. Access2, DxI, Menu).

St. Paul, Mn

Member of Strategic Telecommunications Senior Management Team. Leadership responsibilities for all IT Operations. Directed a team of 12 IT professionals and mailroom staff spanning 4 sites nation wide. Site integration responsibilities. Key accomplishments: • Led the effort to integrate and bring on-line a new call center into Strategic’s Wide Area Network (WAN). • Directed the development of new data mining techniques on customer databases resulting in a 20% increase in profitability of these databases.• Led an e-commerce initiative involving the development of a Campaign Management application. • Negotiated and implemented a state of the art mail room – equipment and process. Cost savings of 100K per year.• Decreased telecommunication expenses by aggressively negotiating with suppliers. Annual savings of $300K.

Edina, Mn

Responsible for Information Technology (IT) operations of a $600 million distribution division, of a 4 billion manufacturing corporation. Operating budget responsibilities and network management for 43 sites nation wide. Led a team of 10 IT professionals. IT lead for site acquisitions and closures. Key accomplishments: • Developed and implemented an IT strategic plan that detailed the business needs to consolidate US Filter’s 43 distribution locations in the US. • Project lead for US Filter’s data warehouse initiative. • Responsible for the development and implementation of migrating the enterprise wide distribution application from JD Edwards to Mincron.

Anoka, Mn

Stillwater, Mn