Dan Burke, PMP

Experience

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  Rotork Controls Inc.

  Feb 2002 - Feb 2004

  Nuclear Contracts Engineer & Special Projects

  Rotork Controls, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve actuators and control systems used in nuclear power generation, oil & gas, and other industries.

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  Westinghouse Electric Company

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2018

  The Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) is a key site for the production of nuclear fuel. It specializes in the manufacturing of fuel assemblies for commercial nuclear power plants, ensuring high standards of safety and quality in its operations.- Managed Metal Works and Tubing portfolios, achieving annual cost savings of $500K on average through strategic project management, cross-functional team leadership, and strong supplier partnerships- Proposed and negotiated partnership agreement to install a Westinghouse owned industrial 3-D printer at a supplier facility, avoiding $450k in capital costs and enabling joint development of additively manufactured parts with the supplier.- Led initiative to reduce non-destructive testing of parts by 80%, resulting in a $250k annual cost reduction and a 30% reduction in lead time- Innovated and proposed an enhanced material drop ship process, achieving a 60% reduction in process steps and a 40% decrease in the number of involved functional groups Show less

  • Global Category Manager

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2018

  • Commodity Manager

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Senior Buyer / Materials Planner

    Nov 2004 - Jul 2009
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  FN America, LLC

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2025

  FN America's Columbia, South Carolina location is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that specializes in the production of small arms for military, law enforcement, and commercial markets.- Partnered with global and local Project Management Offices (PMO), ERP integrators, and IT teams to strategically align resources and tasks, optimizing efficiency in achieving project objectives- Managed a team of over 20 business process owners and leaders in the design, development, and testing of an SAP S/4HANA implementation- Collaborated with stakeholders to define and document key features for implementation in the new ERP system, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs- Facilitated risk workshops with business process owners, IT, and executive management to identify, prioritize, and mitigate project risks effectively- Led daily stand-up meetings to proactively identify and resolve project blockers, ensuring stable project progression and enhanced team collaboration- Collaborated with management to strategically identify and allocate essential users from various disciplines to the project, ensuring their buy-in and support- Developed training materials and led the onboarding process for new team members and key users, ensuring clarity on project objectives, expectations and processes Show less FN America E-novations, a division of FN America, is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI electronic systems and advanced solutions.- Successfully delivered on-time and within budget three software development projects with a combined value of $900k from August 2021 to April 2023- Collaborated with local Business Development, global Program Management, and customer representatives to establish technical and schedule requirements, ensuring clarity and achievability of customer needs.- Partnered with suppliers to develop comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW), ensuring clear mutual agreement on project scope, schedule, and cost- Created detailed work breakdown structures and applied earned value management techniques to deliver monthly project progress reports to management- Coordinated with Compliance and Legal teams to align project activities and outcomes with regulatory requirements and company policies- Crafted user stories to validate the value of proposed features and requirements - Applied the MoSCoW prioritization technique to define and prioritize product backlog items for software and firmware development, enhancing value delivery and project efficiency- Engaged in backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning sessions to maintain focus and ensure a shared understanding of deliverables- Facilitated collaborative meetings between hardware and software suppliers to effectively resolve difficult bugs and remove blockers Show less FN America's Columbia, South Carolina location is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that specializes in the production of small arms for military, law enforcement, and commercial markets, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in firearms manufacturing.- Successfully managed a $50 million annual spend in the Machining category, driving cost savings and avoidance through strategic project management, effective cross-functional team leadership, and the cultivation of strong supplier partnerships- Developed and executed a comprehensive SharePoint solution to centralize the management of contracts, engineering, procurement, and vendor documents for military solicitations, significantly enhancing efficiency and organization compared to the previous decentralized system- Discovered and corrected $500k of annual raw material spend that was not correctly set up in the product BOM structure, and therefore not included in the cost rollup or final customer pricing Show less

  • Project Manager III - ERP / Business Systems

    May 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Project Manager II - E-novations / Military

    Apr 2021 - May 2023

  • Commodity Manager

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2021