Daniel Ladwig

Experience

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  GE Healthcare

  May 2007 - Feb 2008

  Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

  Assisted with R&D laboratory work. Wrote test protocols and reports for validation and verification testing of anesthesia and respiratory machine equipment. Created 3D part models and plan drawings using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. Utilized product data management software (Matrix) to perform engineering change requests.

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  GE Healthcare

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Training Development Co-Op

  Developed curricula for standardized global supply chain training programs designed for Materials Logistics Specialists (MLS) and Production Team Leaders (PTL). Interviewed manufacturing personnel to identify critical job functions and responsibilities, then led cross-functionall team to produce both online (MyLearning) and classroom learning content for training curricula

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  GE Healthcare

  Jul 2009 - now

  Responsible for driving simplification, standardization, and adherence to GE HealthCare policy in the areas of country of origin, classification, and other global strategic initiatives. Major focus areas include improving On-Time Delivery through export hold reduction & improving COO visibility and accuracy for goods shipping internationally. Functional product owner of Global Trade Management tool serving as repository for product classifications and screening tool for export and import transactions. Show less Leader of fulfillment and business projects, working across product lines, commercial regions & business functions to drive projects that resulted in better delivery performance to customers, as well as more efficient internal operations. Managed global process to minimize installation delays resulting from lack of equipment availability or performance. Reduced installation delays by 73% in 2015 through implementation of Lean principles. Managed all aspects of complex projects, from initiation to closure and presents results to functional and supply chain leadership teams. Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans, encompassing project team structure and resource assignment, implementation, testing and training plans, creation of control plans identifying both business process metrics and IT requirements. Show less Responsible for reporting, forecasting, and driving improvement on $220M of Ultrasound manufacturing and region inventory, from raw material purchase to revenue recognition. Set S2 and Op Plan targets across 10 factories and 7 region commercial teams. Integrated with S&OP process to ensure Ultrasound plans met business inventory targets. Developed appropriate metrics for reporting inventory tracking and optimization. Helped key internal customers, materials, sourcing and manufacturing by providing technical support as it relates to ERP/Material Planning systems. Supported Lean initiatives by participating in Kaizen workouts and building a culture of efficient cash usage. Collaborated with Manufacturing, Commercial teams, Materials COE and Ultrasound Materials Functional Network to drive projects and inventory best practices. Show less Core team member for 20+ refurbishment/remanufacturing NPI programs, enabling $40M+ in revenue across 7 modalities. Leading productivity projects and championing idea generation to identify 400+ continuous improvement opportunities annually, driving favorable CCP of 6%. Supporting GoldSeal production to achieve 100% of OPSI commitments and 70%+ SCOT. Leading EHS Element 21 (LOTO) to perfect Framework score (5.0). Daily tasks include managing process/change validations, equipment qualifications, calibration, process documentation updates, employee training, EHS/QA audit findings and BOM setups. Show less OMLP is a corporate-sponsored leadership program that accelerates the development of entry-level talent and produces leaders capable of meeting the challenges facing the Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Environment, Health & Safety functions at GE. OMLP is a 2 year program consisting of 4 rotations that allow members to build leadership and functional skills through challenging rotational assignments and world-class training. Typical rotations include one or more of the following: Manufacturing Shop Operations Supervisor (leading a manufacturing team in the production of products), Sourcing/Materials (managing suppliers to improve product quality and negotiate price), Technical (Lean Leader/ Manufacturing Engineering/Quality/Process Engineering) (improving efficiency of supply chain management through LEAN/cost reduction) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS support to site operations, oversight of GE operations for work at Customer sites, and supporting EHS in a region or concentrating in a particular EHS media). Program members are also involved in GE's strategic initiatives-including GE's drive for LEAN Six Sigma.OMLP members have the opportunity to learn the entire supply chain, state of-the-art methods of manufacturing, sourcing, and to be exposed to environment, health, and safety technical and business aspects within a business through structured course work and practical application. Coursework includes: Supply Chain Management/EHS Supply Chain Management, LEAN Manufacturing Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Project Management, Negotiation Skills and Business Acumen. GE's focus on process integration, from design through manufacturing, has been critical to meeting our customers' expectations. OMLP is designed to successfully integrate manufacturing with other key processes in GE. The experience gained during the rotational assignments positions OMLP members for accelerated career growth. Show less Updated manufacturing specifications to allow untested circuit boards to ship direct for orders placed by Service, and assigned labor routers for tested circuit boards to enable $10K liquidation relief for Tower Ave site. Co-Led EHS Element 6 (Accident Investigation) to reduce incident investigation backlog reduced by 57% (14 to 6 open cases). Completed productivity project to eliminate burn-in on UnityID line to enable $45K WIP inventory reduction and $6K in annual labor savings. Completed Install/Operation Qualitifcation (IQOQ) to introduce “Feather” QA final inspection check on UnityID line to reduce test “escapes” by 95%. Led the removal of product holds from 7 of 11 GoldSeal products, eliminating $1.15M in Tower Ave inventory obsolescence risk and making available 3316 labor liquidation hours. Show less Led 20 hourly employees in a 3-shift operation to deliver 98% OPSI output with 0 recordable injuries, 0 overdue tool calibrations while increasing cross-training by 12%. Maintained output while managing transition to new Defect Management system (eDMS) and new Device History Record system (MES) in XRay test bays. Reduced total R&F WIP inventory by $88K (eliminated 1 of 3 test bays). Led AWO to establish standard stocking locations in X-Ray ship lane, generating 150 sq ft of floor space for X-Ray GoldSeal. Participated as team member on AWO to establish standard stocking locations for GlobalOne material, reducing total RAD RM inventory by $72K (5 to 4 systems). Show less Core team member in the integration of $14MM Nurse Call business into GEHC portfolio. Delivered $50k savings back to MSDCAR P&L through reduction of GE Security Transitional Services. Released, created Blanket PO, defined Sourcing rules and Country of Origin requirements for 600+ purchased part numbers migrating to Oracle as part of integration activities. Core team member of Telligence 7.4/Telergy 1.7 NPI program that generated $40K VCP savings with release of HP “G6” server. Created and submitted comprehensive quote package to GEHC strategic EMS suppliers for 28 Nurse Call circuit board assemblies ($1.6M ICV) to identify potential cost-out opportunities. Led cross-functional team to implement risk-mitigation strategies for 38 high-risk or obsolete circuit board components, leading to $50K revenue risk avoidance. Negotiated $15K annual savings on Mediatrix digital gateways using “Should-Cost” model, and identified $50K MPI cost-reduction opportunity for Curbell pillow speakers. Show less

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    May 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Logistics Initiatives Leader

    Mar 2016 - May 2018

  • Fulfillment Leader

    Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Inventory Leader

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP)

    Jul 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Manufacturing Engineer (OMLP - 4th Rotation)

    Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  • Production Team Leader (OMLP - 3rd Rotation)

    Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Product Sourcing Leader (OMLP - 2nd Rotation)

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Lean Leader (OMLP - 1st Rotation)

    Jul 2009 - Feb 2010