Dan Pitkowsky
Vice President of Manufacturing at Argen Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Craig Sandbulte
Dan is a highly motivated senior leader with extensive medical device manufacturing experience. While at Cantel Medical, Dan and I worked on addressing many challenges of a fast-paced, rapidly growing business segment. Dan understood and appreciated the importance of compliance, while improving processes to be more reliable and efficient to support the growth of the organization. Dan's approach was always strategic and mindful of the impact the changes would have on all levels of the organization. Dan is not one to back away from a challenge and will work effortlessly to obtain positive results.
Jeremy Sharkey
Dan is an exceptionally people focused leader. During my time working with him, he took the time to understand individual's talents and how the team dynamics could be optimized. He is a proponent of fostering collaboration and stimulating involvement as he leads the team. Dan can create the vision of what good looks like, utilize the talents of the team to set goals, motivate action plans & respectfully hold the team accountable to meet their commitments. Watching Dan's leadership in action, I was impressed to see how effectively and efficiently the Rush, NY site was able to manage a 100K sqft addition to their facility. The excitement from the employees, their families & surrounding community was resoundingly positive. One of the things that Dan told me, that I'll carry forward, is "In Leadership, we are in the business of building bridges". Great advice and it properly represents how much value Dan places on developing others!
Craig Sandbulte
Dan is a highly motivated senior leader with extensive medical device manufacturing experience. While at Cantel Medical, Dan and I worked on addressing many challenges of a fast-paced, rapidly growing business segment. Dan understood and appreciated the importance of compliance, while improving processes to be more reliable and efficient to support the growth of the organization. Dan's approach was always strategic and mindful of the impact the changes would have on all levels of the organization. Dan is not one to back away from a challenge and will work effortlessly to obtain positive results.
Jeremy Sharkey
Dan is an exceptionally people focused leader. During my time working with him, he took the time to understand individual's talents and how the team dynamics could be optimized. He is a proponent of fostering collaboration and stimulating involvement as he leads the team. Dan can create the vision of what good looks like, utilize the talents of the team to set goals, motivate action plans & respectfully hold the team accountable to meet their commitments. Watching Dan's leadership in action, I was impressed to see how effectively and efficiently the Rush, NY site was able to manage a 100K sqft addition to their facility. The excitement from the employees, their families & surrounding community was resoundingly positive. One of the things that Dan told me, that I'll carry forward, is "In Leadership, we are in the business of building bridges". Great advice and it properly represents how much value Dan places on developing others!
Craig Sandbulte
Dan is a highly motivated senior leader with extensive medical device manufacturing experience. While at Cantel Medical, Dan and I worked on addressing many challenges of a fast-paced, rapidly growing business segment. Dan understood and appreciated the importance of compliance, while improving processes to be more reliable and efficient to support the growth of the organization. Dan's approach was always strategic and mindful of the impact the changes would have on all levels of the organization. Dan is not one to back away from a challenge and will work effortlessly to obtain positive results.
Jeremy Sharkey
Dan is an exceptionally people focused leader. During my time working with him, he took the time to understand individual's talents and how the team dynamics could be optimized. He is a proponent of fostering collaboration and stimulating involvement as he leads the team. Dan can create the vision of what good looks like, utilize the talents of the team to set goals, motivate action plans & respectfully hold the team accountable to meet their commitments. Watching Dan's leadership in action, I was impressed to see how effectively and efficiently the Rush, NY site was able to manage a 100K sqft addition to their facility. The excitement from the employees, their families & surrounding community was resoundingly positive. One of the things that Dan told me, that I'll carry forward, is "In Leadership, we are in the business of building bridges". Great advice and it properly represents how much value Dan places on developing others!
Craig Sandbulte
Dan is a highly motivated senior leader with extensive medical device manufacturing experience. While at Cantel Medical, Dan and I worked on addressing many challenges of a fast-paced, rapidly growing business segment. Dan understood and appreciated the importance of compliance, while improving processes to be more reliable and efficient to support the growth of the organization. Dan's approach was always strategic and mindful of the impact the changes would have on all levels of the organization. Dan is not one to back away from a challenge and will work effortlessly to obtain positive results.
Jeremy Sharkey
Dan is an exceptionally people focused leader. During my time working with him, he took the time to understand individual's talents and how the team dynamics could be optimized. He is a proponent of fostering collaboration and stimulating involvement as he leads the team. Dan can create the vision of what good looks like, utilize the talents of the team to set goals, motivate action plans & respectfully hold the team accountable to meet their commitments. Watching Dan's leadership in action, I was impressed to see how effectively and efficiently the Rush, NY site was able to manage a 100K sqft addition to their facility. The excitement from the employees, their families & surrounding community was resoundingly positive. One of the things that Dan told me, that I'll carry forward, is "In Leadership, we are in the business of building bridges". Great advice and it properly represents how much value Dan places on developing others!
Experience
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Argen Corporation
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Manufacturing
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Great Horned Owl Business Advisors, LLC (GHOBIZ)
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Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States
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Managing Member/Founder
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Apr 2020 - Present
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New York Angels
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Desktop Metal
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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VP of Advanced Manufacturing and Transformation
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
Launched the dental lab network (Desktop Labs) by acquiring three (3) dental labs within four (4) months taking the group to a $45M run-rate. Integrated locations and captured synergies through procurement and productivity. Handled Regulatory and Quality Compliance and contributed to the cultural change and process transformation utilizing Additive Manufacturing. Launched the dental lab network (Desktop Labs) by acquiring three (3) dental labs within four (4) months taking the group to a $45M run-rate. Integrated locations and captured synergies through procurement and productivity. Handled Regulatory and Quality Compliance and contributed to the cultural change and process transformation utilizing Additive Manufacturing.
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National Dentex Labs
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
Managed a dental lab network of 32 locations, comprised of over 600 associates. Organized and led the team though the COVID tunnel and improved Safety, Customer Service, Operating Performance, and EBITDA. Achieved the 2-year plan within 1-year with a successful acquisition to National Dentex. Managed a dental lab network of 32 locations, comprised of over 600 associates. Organized and led the team though the COVID tunnel and improved Safety, Customer Service, Operating Performance, and EBITDA. Achieved the 2-year plan within 1-year with a successful acquisition to National Dentex.
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Crosstex International
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Global Operations & Supply Chain
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Apr 2015 - May 2020
Lead Operational Excellence for Crosstex, a global medical device manufacturer of infection prevention and control, and sterility assurance products. Crosstex offers high quality innovative products, the majority of which are manufactured in United States, FDA-registered manufacturing facilities. Products are sold in more than 100 countries, the range of Crosstex products are distributed to medical, dental and veterinary practices. Lead Operational Excellence for Crosstex, a global medical device manufacturer of infection prevention and control, and sterility assurance products. Crosstex offers high quality innovative products, the majority of which are manufactured in United States, FDA-registered manufacturing facilities. Products are sold in more than 100 countries, the range of Crosstex products are distributed to medical, dental and veterinary practices.
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DJP Consulting
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Metro NYC Area
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Sr. Operations Executive
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2015
Senior Operations Executive consulting and assisting various companies mainly in the Medical Device Industry. Areas of expertise are Sales Growth, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems (ISO) and Continuous Improvement. Approach is typically leveraging expertise of the company, simplifying processes and then infusing technology to achieve and sustain improvements and growth. Senior Operations Executive consulting and assisting various companies mainly in the Medical Device Industry. Areas of expertise are Sales Growth, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems (ISO) and Continuous Improvement. Approach is typically leveraging expertise of the company, simplifying processes and then infusing technology to achieve and sustain improvements and growth.
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Align Technology
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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VP/GM - NJ Operations
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Nov 2007 - Sep 2012
Change agent and growth catalyst for an Israeli based intra-oral scanning company. Streamlined operations to improve quality, productivity and customer care. Restructured operations management, sales, and customer support functions to achieve higher service levels and increase sales and improve profitability. Drove end-to-end product development and marketing functions, fostered positive field sales relationships and served as a go-to leader for operational efficiency. • Directed business development activities through direct sales, distributor and manufacturing partners. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve 60% reduction in operating costs. • Scaled operations and drove business development to increase sales over 150%. • Key driver in the acquisition and integration with Align Technology, Inc. Retained as Vice President/General Manager post-merger to integrate sales, training, customer service and manufacturing activities while maintaining a high level of quality of service to customers. Managed the international consolidation project, merging the NJ operations with existing operations in Costa Rica and Mexico. Transitioned CAD/CAM, milling and customer support activities without service interruption.
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VP - Strategic Initiatives
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Nov 2006 - Nov 2007
Focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing and achieved $1.2M annual savings within 6 months. Turn-arounded a faltering acquisition in the Sleep Center Division and then rapidly moved to a time-sensitive Chinese/US Joint Venture that was behind schedule. Developed and implemented plans with key management in both Sleep Center and Chinese Joint Venture Focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing and achieved $1.2M annual savings within 6 months. Turn-arounded a faltering acquisition in the Sleep Center Division and then rapidly moved to a time-sensitive Chinese/US Joint Venture that was behind schedule. Developed and implemented plans with key management in both Sleep Center and Chinese Joint Venture
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President & CEO
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Apr 1998 - Apr 2006
Assumed leadership with full P&L management and strategic business planning responsibility. Grew the client base from startup to over 50 Fortune 500 accounts within 3 years. Directed efforts to achieve ISO certification. Restored cash flow by developing new computer-based applications, securing long-term client commitments and implementing cost controls. Boosted sales 200% and completed acquisition of a Chicago based digital printing company. Assumed leadership with full P&L management and strategic business planning responsibility. Grew the client base from startup to over 50 Fortune 500 accounts within 3 years. Directed efforts to achieve ISO certification. Restored cash flow by developing new computer-based applications, securing long-term client commitments and implementing cost controls. Boosted sales 200% and completed acquisition of a Chicago based digital printing company.
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Vice President - Operations
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May 1995 - Apr 1998
Headed Operations of this state-of-the-art printing, custom document solutions initiative, focused on digital color printing services. Played a pivotal role in establishing nationwide applications for Fortune 100 customers. Revamped internal processes and controls, established the infrastructure to handle sales and provide outstanding customer service. Improved profit levels and contributed to integration of Uarco’s Impressions Division into Standard Register’s Stanfast Group Headed Operations of this state-of-the-art printing, custom document solutions initiative, focused on digital color printing services. Played a pivotal role in establishing nationwide applications for Fortune 100 customers. Revamped internal processes and controls, established the infrastructure to handle sales and provide outstanding customer service. Improved profit levels and contributed to integration of Uarco’s Impressions Division into Standard Register’s Stanfast Group
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Maquet Getinge Group
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Manager
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May 1991 - May 1995
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McKinsey & Company
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Apr 1989 - May 1991
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 1988 - Apr 1989
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Education
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1987 - 1988
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
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1981 - 1985
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Governor Livingston RHS
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