Daniel Schumann Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

Leading Global Operations for Biosero, the leader in the laboratory automation industry.* Areas of responsibility include Engineering, Manufacturing/Integration, Program Management, Applications Engineering, Field Installation, Customer Service, Quality.

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

• Led BD's global Center of Excellence for ElectroMechanical & Instrumentation (EMI) Operations and Integrated Supply Chain, across 7 plants and ~$1 billion of production.
• Built plant-by-plant long-term vision and strategy to modernize and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Implemented numerous Manufacturing 4.0 technologies, including Paperless Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), CoBots, ExoSkeletons, Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence.
• Built comprehensive New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and tools to improve launch cost, quality, and time-to-market
• Devised and drove global Sustaining Engineering methodologies to support annual COGS reduction, quality improvement, and component End-of-Life (EOL) management
• Implemented Global EMI Architecture Strategy to optimize EMI manufacturing network by applying make vs. buy disciplines and leveraging global Contract Manufacturers (CMs)

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

• Led Global Operations for BD Biosciences business, consisting of 5 plants and ~600 associates while new VP Ops was identified and on-boarded
• Initiated forward-looking capacity and supply projection discipline, bringing visibility to backorder resolution timeline
• Conducted methodical handover to new, permanent VP Ops to ensure candidate's success and minimal business disruption

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

• Led San Diego team that established all-new production capability to meet unprecedented global demand for newly-developed 15-minute Veritor SARS-CoV-2 rapid test
• Converted R&D lab space into BD-Quality-Standard production facility in <8 weeks
• Built team of ~50 by enlisting associates from four local BD business units and adding new hires
• Provided ongoing executive support to SD Veritor Ops team once production and management teams were in place

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, US

• Led effort to identify, fund, and support the implementation of $65M+ of Value Capture savings projects. Managed $19+M budget.Activities spanned BD's global Electromechanical & Instrumentation businesses, including:
• Infusion Pumps (Alaris®, Asena®)
• Drug Dispensing Systems (Pyxis®, ROWA®)
• Respiratory Technologies (Bird®, Viasys®)
• BD Biosciences (flow cytometry)
• BD Diagnostic Systems

San Diego, CA, US

[CareFusion was a global leader in the Medical Device industry with over 14,000 employees and 2014 revenues of $4B. In March 2015, CareFusion was acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).]Led first phase of end-to-end transformation of the Respiratory Technologies division’s business operations, to unify systems and processes that had not been.

San Diego, CA, US

• Full-time Strategy Consultant focusing on re-establishing CareFusion’s R&D Sourcing organization responsible for $50M+ of spend.Supported three key Medical Device product lines:
• Infusion Pumps (Alaris®)
• Drug Dispensing Systems (Pyxis®)
• Ventilators (Viasys®/Bird®)Supported restructuring and recruitment activities that established a new standard for the calibre and skill level of the global R&D Sourcing organization. Developed comprehensive R&D.

Melbourne, AU

• [Invetech is a global Product Development and Manufacturing services provider headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.] General Manager of Invetech's USA operations
• Executive Team member, reporting to Invetech CEO, jointly setting US strategy.
• Primary management interface between USA operation and Melbourne, Australia headquarters.
• Led USA operations team, consisting of: - Product Engineering (Mechanical, CAD, Electrical, and Software Engineering) - Industrial Design/Human Factors Engineering - Program Management - Operations and Administration.
• Responsible for USA budget and P&L.
• Built local market presence through Marketing and Business Development activities

Melbourne, AU

• Led Medical Product Development programs in the DNA sequencing and blood analysis markets.
• Led trans-Pacific development team, managed budget and timeline, and served as primary client interface.
• Supported business development and marketing activities, including client prospection and conversion.

US

• Co-founded company.
• Led the development of MediPhysics’ two medical devices; conducted market and clinical research, built key supplier relationships, developed and evaluated concepts, tested prototypes, and led the product development of.
• Oversaw all technical matters, including development of embedded electronics & software, mechanical engineering, and industrial design.
• Bridged the gap between Marketing and Engineering, developing “voice of customer” documents.
• Authored and filed two worldwide patent applications (sole inventor); one granted (US Pat #8,108,047), one pending.
• Played key role in successful FDA 510(k).

Schwalbach, Hessen, DE

• Oversaw all production at BIT’s ISO-9001 and FDA-certified US medical device manufacturing facility, including supply chain mgt, purchasing, process and quality control, staffing, inventory control, shipping &.
• Led multicultural team of 20 mfg & engineering personnel who produced over 25 different medical devices for OEM clients, including Hitachi, NeoMatrix, Nihon Kohden, and ConMed.
• Set short- and long-term objectives, conducted weekly reviews with the CEO, set team compensation and incentives.
• Led complete re-engineering of the facility, team, and production methods to employ lean “Kaizen” processes, leading to vastly improved quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Served as a primary liaison between the German and US teams, leading the unification of their Manufacturing systems.

Schwalbach, Hessen, DE

• Led cross-functional, cross-company team developing a blood cholesterol testing instrument for OEM client.
• Took project from concept to prototype in eight months.
• Served as key client interface, working with client’s CEO and CFO.
• Co-developed comprehensive Product Development Process, which was implemented globally.

Coventry, West Midlands, GB

• Recruited into Marketing Leadership Program, an exclusive rotational program for high-potential post-MBA employees.
• Led the Jaguar S-Type sedan program in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ($1 billion in annual sales) including product planning, new product launches, pricing, and marketing.
• Successfully launched the 2003 S-Type, leading international launch team that included sales, advertising, PR, events, distribution, training, service, and parts. Vehicle launched on schedule and on budget.
• Served as the key S-Type liaison between the North American Sales and Marketing organization and the UK-based Manufacturing, Product Development, and Engineering teams.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Driveability & Durability Engineering Team Leader, Ranger Electric Vehicle Program 1996 – 1998
• Led cross-functional Driveability & Durability Program Action Teams, developing and refining the dynamic characteristics of Ford’s first all-electric vehicle and preparing for manufacturing launch.Ford College Graduate.
• Electric Vehicle Powertrain Design - Designed and tested components of Ford's first all-electric drivetrain.
• Taurus Launch Team, Chicago Manufacturing Operations – Re-tooled processes involving 30 unionized workers on two shifts, resulting in successful manufacturing launch and improved quality ratings.
• F-Series Truck Product Development - Co-led wind noise reduction efforts on Ford’s highest-volume product. Designed and implemented a $38-million cost saving initiative; received 1995 Ford Customer-Driven Quality Award.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

M.B.A., Marketing

M.E.M., Manufacturing Management