Dan O'Neall

Experience

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  GAM Enterprises, Inc.

  Jun 1998 - Aug 2014

  I was recruited into the startup directly from college as a mechanical design engineer, with heavy involvement in creating all the core business processes. I helped evolve the company into a full-fledged manufacturing company with a precision product line. Highlights:-Managed the ERP SQL Server database, driving an automation strategy that enabled delivery of a custom Engineered-to-Order product with a standard lead time of 5 days.-Spearheaded a project to on-shore production, converting 60% of sales from buy and resell to in-house manufacturing. Show less

  • Process Improvement Manager

    May 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2006 - May 2013

  • Design Engineer

    Jun 1998 - Jan 2006
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  Sears Holdings Corporation

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2015

  Process Improvement Manager

  I was recruited based on my technical acumen, leveraging a background in data science. I uncovered opportunities with large amounts of data, weeding through redundancies to identify trends and visually present bottlenecks to the C-Suite, identifying significant cost savings opportunities. Highlights:-Identified $12M in labor savings through data analysis after deploying a combination of Teradata, Hadoop, and Access to uncover misallocated labor costs.-Led a cross-functional Kaizen team, working across all business units to change the standard operating procedure and capitalize on the opportunity. Show less

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  GAM Enterprises

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

  Director of IT and Process Improvement

  I oversaw IT operations with a focus on leading process improvements across Engineering, and Quality. I served as a project manager and key member of the strategy team, championing a culture of collaboration.Highlights:-Project managed the full implementation of Epicor ERP, achieving a Kick-off to Go-Live timeline of five months.-Enabled 17% YoY growth as a key contributor to enterprise strategy and business direction.-Trained a staff of 30 on proprietary software, standard operating procedures, quality management systems, and safety protocols, building a robust and productive operational outlook.-Reduced inventory stockouts by over 75% after building a full MRP system in T-SQL. Show less

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  Next Generation Lean

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  Founder

  I built a consulting business to advise stakeholders at manufacturing companies on the attainment of operational excellence through data. My efforts helped leverage existing ERP systems with modern data management and analysis capabilities. I also designed custom business intelligence reporting solutions specific to each company’s unique business challenges. Highlights:-Worked with the Operations staff to migrate planning and execution platform away from offline Excel spreadsheets to live dashboards, with a goal of identifying early issues with job performance and to identify outliers.-Collaborated with Craftsman extensively to completely overhaul their scheduling and planning system, creating a new digital ERP interface that revolutionized their operations and increased on-time delivery from 40% to over 90%. Show less

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  GCM

  Apr 2021 - now

  I was promoted and have assumed accountability for implementing the ERP, relocating from Chicago to Georgia. I am currently working on integrating the solution into operations and tools while I simultaneously address cyber-security issues globally. Highlights:-Currently overseeing an upgrade/migration of the ERP system from Epicor to Kinetic, incorporating .new integrations to outside API’s to AutoCrib, Salesforce, and ADP.-Focusing on increasing cyber-security policies for U.S. locations and location in China, with a goal of reducing risk to phishing and ransomware attacks.-Integrated CNC machines with MT-Connect-based machine monitoring system, implementing the system in two U.S. sites, driving 20% of utilization and OEE increases. Show less I was recruited into an operation experiencing low productivity and poor on-time delivery. I immediately introduced a baseline goal achievement strategy to begin focusing on accountability and measurable outcomes. My efforts successfully turned around operations within the first six months, resolving past workloads, improving team morale, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) leveraging data to uncover opportunities. I also utilized a leadership strategy around involving the team and management in decision-making and outcomes, building trust and respect.Highlights:-Outlined deliverables, established KPIs, and led 1:1 monthly manager meetings to hold people accountable.-Retained the majority of customers and increased production output by over 21% in the first three months.-Decreased late deliveries by 54% through data-driven scheduling, planning, and re-alignment of labor resources.-Gained board approval for investment in large-scale automation, including robotic machine tending-Advised on AS9100 certification and audits, building an internal culture around safety and quality. Show less

  • Chief Information Officer

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2022