Project Manager Customer Service
Resume:
D aniel J. Lentsch
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M ilwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Telephone:
D i rector of P rogram / P roject Engineering M anagement
Expert in the Planning and Management of Multiple Complex Projects
that increase Efficiency, Productivity and Profitability.
Accomplished Engineering P rogram Management P rofessional w ith 23 years of Game
Changing Innovation to organizations across diverse markets and industries, I have been instrumental on an
i nternational platform, taking Ideas and market driven requirements to produce new product solutions and
service developments. I have a strong track record of managing cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
t hat collaborate as a focused unit to achieve aggressive business goals. With extensive experience in medical
device, electronics and pharmaceutical manufacturing, I have been a strategic planning leader in product and
p rocess development leading multiple multi-million dollar initiatives. In addition I have been particularly
effective directing the evolution of technical and non-technical solutions from concept to implementation, while
consistently managing the needs of the customer, the team, and the project. I provide excellent leadership,
management, communication, customer service and problem solving skills. Finally, as a manufacturing expert, I
f ully recognize that productivity and LEAN efficiency improvements lead to cost reduction and avoidance and
have proven that with my results.
Professional Experience
Baxter I n te rnational Healthcare
R ound Lake, I l.
Sr. Manager, Engineering
2007 – Present
As a member of the Senior Management Team, I am one of seven members to oversee operations at the RLDD
Aseptic Drug Manufacturing Site. I have been influential in leading the technical aspects at this 24/7/365
p roduction facility. I interact daily in production planning, budget issues, facility planning and operations along
w ith aspects of Quality Control.
Over the past three years, expansion has been part of our portfolio, as we added 75% capacity and a portfolio of
new products from the Bio-Science Division. This expansion, with an International customer base, has had
complexities with the packaging and labeling features, manufacturing process, handling and storage
requirements. In addition, simultaneously, RLDD continues to have an expanding molecule base in the Non-
Cefozopran area with a 20% Capacity expansion.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Increased dramatically the efficiency and productivity of my staff of electrical / software, IT and
mechanical engineering personal along with my multiple project teams directing a portfolio of over 150
p rojects with a composite value of over 55 million dollars.
Int roduced the Lean Manufacturing management to RLDD to remove the “ silo “ manufacturing culture
and integrated engineering, manufacturing, quality and management to pinpoint nagging historic
p roblems to successful conclusions.
Being an influential member of the Baxter Bio-Science leadership team, I devised a strategic plan to
penetrate worldwide markets with a multi faceted manufacturing solution. In June 2010 I made a
p resentation of my solution to the C.E.O, and Division Presidents.
A member of the Molecule Development Team as the manufacturing expert in executive bi-weekly
status meetings working with representation from CHINA, EUROPE and I NDIA while t raveling to
B russels, Lucerne, and Vienna.
I energized the defunct Value Improvement Program with a series of projects driven through employee
i nvolvement. This program has over 80 active projects with a yearly savings value of 3.7 million dollars.
I was Instrumental in bringing the Toyota Lean Manufacturing System to Baxter International RLDD
Facility. I participated in the Director Level Lean Training Program and brought Lean Tools to the daily
operation.
Directed I.T. Team with updating our manufacturing SCADA /POMS information system to include
i nteractive O.E.E. for production/maintenance and engineering utilization over 19 production lines
Working with production and maintenance, our engineering group has worked to insure our goal of 95%
uptime is being met while establish T.P.M. in the organization.
Daniel J. Lentsch – Page 2
I PG Corporation, I nc.
M inneapolis, M N.
Director of Market Development / Operations
2004-2007 Director of Engineering
2001–2004
I .P.G. manufactured a complete line of Pro-Check video inspection and metrology workstations.
R esponsibilities and Accomplishments:
I directed multiple project teams to developed new projects from concept through manufacturing
o Developed over 200 commercially sold products including software packages and products over
a six year period.
I was Instrumental in developing a nationwide product sales and marketing network by nationwide
customer visits.
o Also developed an international presence in Europe, the Ukraine and Russia, through a sales
office in I reland
Landed electronic manufactures TYCO and I NTEL, and military customers Northrop Grumman,
Lockheed Martin and Honeywell and Medical manufactures Medtronic, Guidant and Boston Scientific.
o Published an Article in V ision System Design February,2006 A uthor(s): Daniel Lentsch
h ttp://www.vision-systems.com/display a rticle/248327/19/ARCH I/none/Feat/Vision-guided-
system-microwelds-pacemakers
B MC Corporation, I nc.
S aint Paul, M N.
Director of Manufacturing Development
1999-2001 Project Manager / Company Project Team Lead
1997–1999
B MC Industries, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of precision photo chemically milled and electroplated
components serving customers in an array of diverse industries, including: automotive, electronics, medical,
appliance, defense, control, and power storage.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments: M icro-Technology Division –
Directed regional and international corporate multimillion dollar CASR – Capital Acquisition
Spending request program. Included international t ravel for project assessment, contract negotiations
and project commission tasks.
My duties included working with customers and corporate engineering to lead projects in all areas.
Major initiatives included:
o Developed a Titanium Photo Chemical Etching department to manufacture components for the
hydrogen powered fuel cells for General Motors
o Directed clean room installations which included investments in glass processing for the Fiber
Optics industry and internet grid.
o Multi-layer / Multi – metal chemical etching lines for advanced chip manufacturing used in the
M icrosoft Sync product for Ford Motor.
o Developed industry changing 3-D etching capabilities for medical stent products and industrial use.
I ncluded post processing systems with visual computer inspection, component singulation / forming /
welding stations. The products developed include the Swifter, dusting / paper products throughout
t he consumer market.
L U MO N ICS Corporation, I nc.
M inneapolis, M N.
Manufacturing Sector Engineering and Product Development
1996-1997 Custom Systems Project Team Lead
1994–1996
For over 30 years Lumonics GSI designed, manufactured and sold laser solutions for the Medical Device,
Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Semiconductor industries.
R esponsibilities and Accomplishments:
I directed and managed the custom systems department with multiple teams concurrently. With over
85 personnel in all aspects of complex laser manufacturing systems, my project management
responsibility included the sales and quote process to fabrication and installation - values from $200K
to $1.9M.
This included international travel to sites for project assessment, contract negotiations, installation
and project commission with customers such as Medtronic, Guidant, Boston Scientific, Honeywell,
Northrop Grumman and the United States Department of Defense Kansas City Weapons of Mass
Destruction plant.
Daniel J. Lentsch – Page 3
C annon Conveyor Systems
S aint Paul, M N.
Director of Engineering – Cannon Conveyor
1990-1994
Cannon Equipment is an industry leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of conveyor
systems used in heavy industries along with dairy and the baking.
R esponsibilities and Accomplishments:
My role was to be the lead customer interface t raveling to each project site. Directing multiple projects,
w hich ranged from $250K to $2.9M. My tasks included managing project assessment to installation and
commission.
I directed a staff merger of companywide engineering operations to improve overall operations and
customer service which included 6 research and 4 design personnel, 28 mechanical, electrical,
p roduction and 22 service personnel which included both exempt and non-exempt personnel.
T w in City Wire / McGinnis Royce Saint Paul,
M N./ Houston, Texas
E ngineering Manager
1986-1990
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
1982-1986
T win City / McGinnis Royce was a leader in the manufacturing of wire cloth a manufacturer of heavy mining
and manufactured steel components.
R esponsibilities and Accomplishments:
As Engineering / Project Manager, I developed a project management system for customers which
i ncreased sales by 250% over 4 years.
This was instrumental to landing large fabrication and installation systems of structural and metal
fabrication sections of power plant water intake and coal / ash handling systems for utilities across the
U nited States.
In addition, I managed cityscape changing projects such as the 46 story Galtier Plaza, the 40 story
W TC, The 32 story Landmark and 36 story Pillsbury Towers.
Directed the overhaul of the manufacturing facility with 110 separate upgrades of equipment and
p rocess
Instituted a quality control program in accordance with AWSD1.1-83.
Education
M arquette University M ilwaukee, WI –
M .B.A Program Concentrations: In ternational Market / Business Development - Graduation
Date June 2011
U niversity of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, M N
Master of Business Administration Concentrations: Business Management – attended 1992-93
Marquette University M ilwaukee, WI -
Bachelor of Science Major: Mechanical Engineering - Graduation Date: December 1982
Activities i ncluded Supreme Court studies, Russian culture studies. Awarded Top Ten
nationwide Engineer
Cretin H igh School Saint Paul, M N -
Degree: General Degree - G raduation Date: June 1976
M ale military college prep - 1st l ieutenant and lettered in Hockey, Football, Track
P rofessional Associations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Marquette University – Industrial Advisory Board
Society of Automotive Engineers – Faculty Advisor to Marquette Engineering students.
Advisor to Marquette Students in yearly Kohler School of Business Competition.
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