Daniel J.

Lentsch
626 East Kilbourn Ave. # 2301
e-mail: daniel.j.lentsch@gmail.com
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Telephone: 414.460.6937
Director of Program / Project Engineering Management
Expert in the Planning and Management of Multiple Complex Projects
that increase Efficiency, Productivity and Profitability.
Accomplished Engineering Program Management Professional with 23 years of Game C
hanging Innovation to organizations across diverse markets and industries, I hav
e been instrumental on an international 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
that collaborate as a focused unit to achieve aggressive business goals. With e
xtensive experience in medical device, electronics and pharmaceutical manufactur
ing, I have been a strategic planning leader in product and process development
leading multiple multi-million dollar initiatives. In addition I have been parti
cularly effective directing the evolution of technical and non-technical solutio
ns 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 manuf
acturing expert, I fully recognize that productivity and LEAN efficiency improve
ments lead to cost reduction and avoidance and have proven that with my results.
Professional Experience
Baxter International Healthcare
Round Lake, Il.
Sr. Manager, Engineering
200
7 - Present
* Member of the Senior Management Team, I am one of seven members to oversee ope
rations at the RLDD Aseptic Drug Manufacturing Site. I have been influential in
leading the technical aspects at this 24/7/365 production facility. I interact d
aily in production planning, budget issues, facility planning and operations alo
ng with aspects of Quality Control.
* Introduced the Lean Manufacturing management to RLDD to remove the " silo " ma
nufacturing culture and integrated engineering, manufacturing, quality and manag
ement to pinpoint nagging historic problems to successful conclusions.
* Working with production and maintenance, our engineering group has worked to i
nsure our goal of 95% uptime is being met while establish T.P.M. in the organiza
tion.
* Over the past three years, expansion has been part of our portfolio, as we add
ed 75% capacity and a portfolio of new products from the Bio-Science Division. T
his expansion, with an International customer base, has had complexities with th
e packaging and labeling features, manufacturing process, handling and storage r
equirements. In addition, simultaneously, RLDD continues to have an expanding mo
lecule base in the Non-Cefozopran area with a 20% Capacity expansion.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
* Increased dramatically the efficiency and productivity of my staff of electric
al / software, IT and mechanical engineering personal along with my multiple pro
ject teams directing a portfolio of over 150 projects with a composite value of
over 55 million dollars.
* Being an influential member of the Baxter Bio-Science leadership team, I devis
ed a strategic plan to penetrate worldwide markets with a multi faceted manufact
uring solution. In June 2010 I made a presentation of my solution to the C.E.O,
and Division Presidents.
* A member of the Molecule Development Team as the manufacturing expert in exec
utive bi-weekly status meetings working with representation from CHINA, EUROPE a
nd INDIA while traveling to Brussels, Lucerne, and Vienna.
* I energized the defunct Value Improvement Program with a series of projects dr
iven through employee involvement. This program has over 80 active projects with
a yearly savings value of 3.7 million dollars.
* Instrumental in bringing the Toyota Lean Manufacturing System to Baxter Intern
ational RLDD Facility. I participated in the Director Level Lean Training Progr
am and brought Lean Tools to the daily operation.
* Directed I.T. Team with updating our manufacturing SCADA /POMS information sy
stem to include interactive O.E.E. for production/maintenance and engineering u
tilization over 19 production lines

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IPG Corporation, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN.
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.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
* I directed multiple project teams to developed new projects from concept thro
ugh manufacturing
o Developed over 200 commercially sold products over a six year period.
* I was Instrumental in developing a nationwide product sales and marketing netw
ork by nationwide customer visits.
o Also developed an international presence in Europe, the Ukraine and Russia, th
rough a sales office in Ireland
* Landed electronic manufactures TYCO and INTEL, and military customers Northrop
Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell and Medical manufactures Medtronic, Guid
ant and Boston Scientific.
o Published an Article in Vision System Design February,2006 Author(s): Daniel L
entsch http://www.vision-systems.com/display article/248327/19/ARCHI/none/Feat/V
ision-guided-system-microwelds-pacemakers
BMC Corporation, Inc.
Saint Paul, MN.
Director of Manufacturing Development
1999-2001
Project Manager / Company Project Team Lea
d
1997-1999
BMC Industries, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of precision photo chemicall
y milled and electroplated components serving customers in an array of diverse i
ndustries, including: automotive, electronics, medical, appliance, defense, cont
rol, and power storage.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments: Micro-Technology Division -
* Directed regional and international corporate multimillion dollar CASR - Capit
al Acquisition Spending request program. Included international travel for proje
ct assessment, contract negotiations and project commission tasks.
* My duties included working with customers and corporate engineering to lead pr
ojects in all areas.
 Major initiatives included:
o Developed a Titanium Photo Chemical Etching department to manufacture componen
ts for the hydrogen powered fuel cells for General Motors
o Directed clean room installations which included investments in glass processi
ng for the Fiber Optics industry and internet grid.
o Multi-layer / Multi - metal chemical etching lines for advanced chip manufactu
ring used in the Microsoft Sync product for Ford Motor.
o Developed industry changing 3-D etching capabilities for medical stent product
s and industrial use. Included post processing systems with visual computer insp
ection, component singulation / forming / welding stations. The products develop
ed include the Swifter, dusting / paper products throughout the consumer market
.
LUMONICS Corporation, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN.
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 ind
ustries.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
* I directed and managed the custom systems department with multiple teams concu
rrently. With over 85 personnel in all aspects of complex laser manufacturing s
ystems, my project management responsibility included the sales and quote proces
s to fabrication and installation - values from $200K to $1.9M.
* This included international travel to sites for project assessment, contract n
egotiations, installation and project commission with customers such as Medtroni
c, Guidant, Boston Scientific, Honeywell, Northrop Grumman and the United State
s Department of Defense Kansas City Weapons of Mass Destruction plant.
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Cannon Conveyor Systems

Saint Paul, MN.
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.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
* My role was to be the lead customer interface traveling to each project site.
Directing multiple projects, which 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 ove
rall operations and customer service which included 6 research and 4 design pers
onnel, 28 mechanical, electrical, production and 22 service personnel which incl
uded both exempt and non-exempt personnel.
Twin City Wire / McGinnis Royce
Saint Paul, MN./ Houston, Texas
Engineering Manager
 1986-1990
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
1982-1986
Twin City / McGinnis Royce was a leader in the manufacturing of wire cloth a ma
nufacturer of heavy mining and manufactured steel components.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
* As Engineering / Project Manager, I developed a project management system for
customers which increased 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 United States.
* In addition, I managed cityscape changing projects such as the 46 story Galtie
r Plaza, the 40 story WTC, The 32 story Landmark and 36 story Pillsbury Towers.
* Directed the overhaul of the manufacturing facility with 110 separate upgrades
of equipment and process
* Instituted a quality control program in accordance with AWSD1.1-83.
Education
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI -
M.B.A Program Concentrations: International Market / Business Development - Grad
uation Date June 2011
University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, MN
Master of Business Administration Concentrations: Business Management - attended
1992-93
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI -
Bachelor of Science Major: Mechanical Engineering - Graduation Date: December 19
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Activities included Supreme Court studies, Russian culture studies. Awarded Top
Ten nationwide Engineer
Cretin High School Saint Paul, MN -
Degree: General Degree - Graduation Date: June 1976
Male military college prep - 1st lieutenant and lettered in Hockey, Foot
ball, Track
Professional Associations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Marquette University - Industrial Advisory Board
Society of Automotive Engineers - Faculty Advisor to Marquette Engineering stude
nts.
Advisor to Marquette Students in yearly Kohler School of Business Competition.

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