David A. Hylander, MBA
About David A. Hylander, MBA
David A. Hylander, MBA, is the Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement at Bristol Myers Squibb in Phoenix, Arizona. He has extensive experience in aseptic operations, manufacturing support, and leadership roles, with a background in criminal justice, leadership, and business administration.
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David A. Hylander, MBA, is the Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement at Bristol Myers Squibb in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
David currently serves as the Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he focuses on optimizing operational processes and implementing continuous improvement strategies to achieve superior performance.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
From 2017 to 2020, David worked as the Senior Manager of Aseptic Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Phoenix, Arizona. During this time, he managed aseptic manufacturing processes and established best practices that enhanced operational efficiency.
Career at Celgene
David held two key roles at Celgene in Phoenix, Arizona. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as Manager of Manufacturing Support. Before this, he served as Senior Supervisor of Aseptic Operations from 2011 to 2015. During his tenure, he focused on improving manufacturing processes and supervising aseptic operations.
Military Background
David served in the US Army in various leadership roles from 2004 to 2011. His seven-year military career equipped him with significant leadership skills and operational experience.
Educational Background
David holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama. He also obtained a Master of Science in Leadership and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Grand Canyon University.
Key Achievements in Operational Excellence
David implemented a tier governance structure across the site that was later adopted for corporate-wide use. He managed Six Sigma certification programs and conducted training sessions on Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making (PSDM) and human error reduction. His efforts in team transformation, turnover reduction, and mentoring have been widely recognized.
Contributions to Manufacturing Efficiency
David co-developed a human error reduction training program that achieved a 70% reduction in manufacturing problems due to human error. He redesigned serialization aggregation processes, reducing required signatures and eliminating downtime. Additionally, he improved emergency stop procedures, significantly cutting downtime per batch.