JD Edwards
Brian Capone
Executive IT Leader
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Global technology executive with 25+ years of extensive strategy, supply chain and manufacturing experience. Success in leading organizations across multiple industries and geographies while driving business growth. Proven track record of building and inspiring high-performance teams. Multiple, successful large M&A integrations. Strategic business partner who can translate vision into action. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, IT Manufacturing
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
01.2023 - Current
- IT Business Partner for 7 manufacturing plants supporting manufacturing operations and engineering teams
- IT lead for business initiatives involving data logging and Manufacturing Execution.
Director, IT Business Partner, Manufacturing and Digital Shop Floor Transformation
STRYKER CORPORATION
01.2020 - 01.2023
- IT relationship manager for 41 manufacturing plants across Sustainability and Surgical Solutions, Neurovascular, Instruments, Joint Replacement, and Trauma and Extremities (T&E) franchises
- Championed shop floor digitalization including standardization for manufacturing execution systems, analytic performance dashboards, and machine connectivity for throughput boards, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reporting, and SCADA applications
- Focused on top 20 of 41 plants globally
- Directed RPA (Robotic Process Automation) initiatives to automate manual processes and reduce labor costs
- Led the delivery of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Driven Distribution (DDD) integration to Stryker systems for $1B of revenue for the Trauma and Extremities division
- Integrated preoperative planning software, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), MES, and ERP systems for more fluidity in the workflow of manufacturing custom and standard, 3D printed, titanium shoulder implants ranked #1 in the industry
- Brought WMS to Stryker's Central Distribution Center (CDC) located in Arlington, TN
- Savings of $250K annually on labor alone and allow for growth and increased volumes for years to come within the current physical footprint of the distribution facility.
Director, IT PMO and Business Partner Solutions
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- GQO (Global Quality and Operations) Integration Lead for Stryker acquisition of Wright Medical
- Developed and maintained a three-year technology roadmap for the company
- Developed and managed ERP consolidation roadmap, from 19 instances/systems down to one
- Managed up to 50 IT and business resources in a matrixed structure on a project/portfolio basis
- Led IT integration activities for a $440M acquisition of Cartiva a manufacturer of synthetic cartilage
- Instituted IT demand intake process with benefits cases and 5-year P&L impact
- Developed an IT business partner engagement model involving 270+ Director - C-Level partners
- Managed IT portfolio capital demand of $20M and prioritized project demand into the $15M capital budget
- Led the selection and implementation of a $2.2M sales and last-mile distribution solution for U.S
- Distribution hubs and international subsidiaries
- Managed implementation of Anaplan Demand and Network Planning resulting in $3M in annual benefits
- Established protocol with the quality team on the development of Software Quality Validation (SQV) procedures and framework for Agile execution of SQV projects within the ERP environment
- Led IT for Patient Matched Implant Manufacturing reducing lead time from 8-12 weeks to 2-3 weeks from the surgeon completing his/her pre-operative plan
- Facilitated continuous improvement review sessions with department leaders of the largest manufacturing and distribution centers
- Tracked 8,300+ hours saved in just 8 months.
President and Principal Consultant
CAPONE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Capone Consulting was engaged to support by providing leadership and expertise for the following global initiatives: Led IT Integration for post-merger entity
- Managed team performing data transformation and integration activities
- ERP Consolidation: Migration of two non-JD Edwards ERP systems into their main JD Edwards system
- Improved automated billing success rate 2.5 times on 70K+ transactions per year through the design and implementation of enhancements to the company's signature, post-operative, sales tool
- Reduced 14 million active pricing records to less than 10,000 via a redesign and implementation of advanced pricing tools.
Senior Manager, Healthcare & Life Sciences - Medical Device Manufacturing
DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Project and Team Leader; Global Medical Device Manufacturer Merger
- Project Manager; Consumer Products - Cosmetic Manufacturing and Distribution
- Project Manager: Energy; Top 5 Oil & Gas Company
- Project Manager and SME; $5 Billion Energy Industry Construction and Services Company
- Project Manager and subject matter expert; Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction Company
- Project Manager and SME Supply Chain and Asset Management; Real Estate and Construction Division for the World's largest Retailer
- Role included maintenance and MRO for facilities
- Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert; Flooring Distribution Company
- Supply Chain Management Lead; Medical Device and Testing Supplies Manufacturer
- Supply Chain Management Lead; Consumer and Industrial Products, Jewelry Manufacturer and Retailer.
Director of Marketing
Hutton Communications
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Print and online catalogs, trade shows, co-op marketing
- Project Manager - ERP Implementation
- Director of Customer Service and Inside Sales Team
- Director of Business Process ReEngineering.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology - undefined
Creighton University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology - undefined
Creighton University
Skills
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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Software
Oracle EBS
SAP ECC
Mulesoft
Informatica
Timeline
Director, IT Manufacturing
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
01.2023 - Current
Director, IT Business Partner, Manufacturing and Digital Shop Floor Transformation
STRYKER CORPORATION
01.2020 - 01.2023
Director, IT PMO and Business Partner Solutions
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
01.2018 - 01.2020
President and Principal Consultant
CAPONE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Manager, Healthcare & Life Sciences - Medical Device Manufacturing
DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP
01.2004 - 01.2016
Director of Marketing
Hutton Communications
01.1995 - 01.2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology - undefined
Creighton University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology - undefined
Creighton University
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