Angus W. Email & Phone Number

Addison, TX, US

Geneva, Switzerland, CH

• M&A Project Manager for the integration of Alcon’s +$80M acquisition of Belkin Vision; led collaborative, cross-functional workstreams to develop project plans, charters, forecasts, timelines and overall integration.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Complete) optimized the Environmental Product Compliance process in response to EU MDR and environmental regulations; resulted in +$72k annual savings
• Development Assignment in Operations - streamlined packaging lines, expected to save at least +$200k; led a Kaizen event that identified +$500k savings and doubled labor utilization rate
• Alcon R&D Quarterly Excellence Award – As Project Lead, I led a CFT to define problems and areas for improvement in how R&D Pipeline teams function and innovate new products, resulting in a fit-for-purpose training.

Dallas, TX, US

• Managed the project timeline and cross functional teams responsible for the Health Canada regulatory submission and approval for a Rett Syndrome Gene Therapy treatment

Abbott Park, Illinois, US

• Led the Dallas Business Challenge portfolio of Gross Margin Improvement Projects and managed an individual project focused on reserve inventory; identified +$100k in savings
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Project identified +$38k in annual savings with a 50% reduction in turnaround time by utilizing a sister site for calibrations in place of costly external suppliers
• 2021 Dallas Transfusion Medicine Director Award - Developed a tracking spreadsheet and forecast to monitor the location and processing of field service equipment; effectively predicted monthly demand to minimize.

Abbott Park, Illinois, US

• Nominated by site Directors to support the BinaxNOW Rapid Covid-19 Test Production where I managed +125 workers and product release, monitored processes and schedule adherence; increased shift production capability by.
• Gained exposure to larger scale manufacturing and acquired additional business knowledge (people management, performance appraisals, conflict resolution) and proven leadership skills

Dublin, Coolock, IE

• Led CFTs including engineering, compounding, quality and operations to address strategic direction, project scope, stakeholder management and customer requirements
• Reduced manufacturing time for an eye care ointment by 36.2%, streamlined manufacturing SOPs, developed analytical skills and interpersonal skills, and learned aseptic techniques

• Oversaw the new product development team from design to distribution: managed project charter, project plan and product launch (accumulated +$750k revenue in first year)
• Traveled to manufacturing sites in Tijuana, Mexico monthly to execute site management; manage production operations and quality standards per business requirements

• Managed 10 employees and the production of 31 products; increased fill rate from 92.7% to 98.2% while decreasing lead time by 18% for Nuance’s largest customer (a Fortune 5 company)
• Reduced the cost for a set of raw materials by 15%, lead time by 2 weeks and increased material quality to better achieve manufacturing goals by minimizing scrap and repeat inspections

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sports Medicine