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Bill Stolberg
7359 Azalea Ave. Se SirWilho@gmail.com Cell: (616) 970-0077
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Sr. Industrial Engineer
Educated, seasoned and experienced in the pursuit of Lean Systems and
Profitability
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Lean Enterprise Systems and Concepts with Kaizen
• Mentoring
• Communication / Group Process Integration
• Overcoming Resistance
• Developing Environments promoting Work Place Creativity
• Conflict Resolution and Adaptation to Change
• Presentation Skills / Conducting Effective Meetings
• Preparing Others to Succeed and Facilitating Improved Performance
• Flowcharting, Balance Charts, Value Stream Mapping
• Global Business Standards, Policies, Procedures and Ergonomics
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
• $955,000 savings in one year due to the Initiation and Fruition of Key Process
Improvements via;
- Elimination of Cardboard Packaging to Shrink-wrapping ($300,000)
- Consolidation of 2 Cells, HPU down 22% ($278,000)
- Elimination of one Cell which was absorbed in another ($377,000)
• Selected for Executive Leadership Program through Steelcase University
• Initiated daily systems for Engineers which focused on Lean Principles
• Managed/Engineered/Supervised #1 Lean Manufacturing area in all of Steelcase,
North America.
• Kaizen Lead - removed entire half of a working cell, improved the
flow/efficiency, and put it back together in 3 days.
EXPERIENCE
10-2004 - Current
Health Issues in 2004 cited my leaving of Steelcase in good standing. Was a stay-at-home
Dad, staying very active in school activities. Taught myself carpentry, custom tile work,
woodworking, gardening, creative design. Started a humor blog to share my writings,
several were published.
Very excited and happy to move forward once again in my career.
SR. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI (1998 - 2004)
• Provided and implemented technical, financial support to upper management.
• Analyzed all operations for cost effectiveness through compiled statistical data.
• Observed and analyzed processes and coordinated changes.
• Prepared reports regarding budget management and procurement of machinery.
• Go-To person for Upper Management with varying requests.
• Taught coworkers, senior management and line staff Kaizen.
• Facilitated safety meeting for staff.
TEAM LEADER
Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI (2001, 2002)
• Key player in helping to engineer our facility into a World Class Manufacturer of
wood desk tops.
• Defined methods, budget, personnel, vendor responsibilities and maintenance
deliverables.
• Promoted from Engineer to Supervisor of this Lean Cell, leading 15 line staff, 2
assistants and 1 technician utilizing all 'Lean' Manufacturing Principles.
• Maintained production schedules, provided employee performance reviews,
facilitated employee development and teamwork.
• Assisted with complex personnel issues and resolutions.
• Awarded the title of #1 Lean Manufacturing area in Steelcase, North America.
TEAM LEADER
Diesel Technology, Kentwood, MI (August, 1998 - October, 1998)
• Supervised a new business unit of 15 Union employees.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kenowa Industries, Holland, MI (January, 1997 - August, 1998)
• Managed and supervised 5 managers overseeing 25 employees.
• Responsible for the direction, coordination, evaluation and budget.
• Interviewed, hired, trained and became proficient with personnel issues.
• Planned, assigned, and directed incoming orders.
• Appraised performance and facilitated employee development.
• Met, reviewed, and addressed customer complaints.
• Maintained a core customer sales base.
• Sought out and acquired a larger sales product base.
EXPLOSIVES ENGINEER
Pepin-Ireco, Inc. Ishpeming, MI (November 1993 - December 1996)
• Manufactured, distributed, loaded and shot explosives for Mines located in The
Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.
• Maintained compliance with Federal and State regulations.
SAFETY COORDINATOR
• Provided compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Federal MSHA regulations.
• Conducted safety awareness programs and enforced strict procedures.
• Created, maintained and trained others for a 'risk free' environment.
SKILLS
• Successfully completed 40 weeks (8 hrs/week) of DDI – Development
Dimensions International – Leadership Training (see attached training & classes)
• Writing – business and creative
• Public speaking
• Custom, creative tile works
• Unique woodworking
• Established and maintained rental properties
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Supervision and Management
Minor in Industrial Safety
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Journalism
Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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Bill Stolberg resume

  • 1. Bill Stolberg 7359 Azalea Ave. Se SirWilho@gmail.com Cell: (616) 970-0077 Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Sr. Industrial Engineer Educated, seasoned and experienced in the pursuit of Lean Systems and Profitability CORE COMPETENCIES: • Lean Enterprise Systems and Concepts with Kaizen • Mentoring • Communication / Group Process Integration • Overcoming Resistance • Developing Environments promoting Work Place Creativity • Conflict Resolution and Adaptation to Change • Presentation Skills / Conducting Effective Meetings • Preparing Others to Succeed and Facilitating Improved Performance • Flowcharting, Balance Charts, Value Stream Mapping • Global Business Standards, Policies, Procedures and Ergonomics SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS: • $955,000 savings in one year due to the Initiation and Fruition of Key Process Improvements via; - Elimination of Cardboard Packaging to Shrink-wrapping ($300,000) - Consolidation of 2 Cells, HPU down 22% ($278,000) - Elimination of one Cell which was absorbed in another ($377,000) • Selected for Executive Leadership Program through Steelcase University • Initiated daily systems for Engineers which focused on Lean Principles • Managed/Engineered/Supervised #1 Lean Manufacturing area in all of Steelcase, North America. • Kaizen Lead - removed entire half of a working cell, improved the flow/efficiency, and put it back together in 3 days. EXPERIENCE 10-2004 - Current Health Issues in 2004 cited my leaving of Steelcase in good standing. Was a stay-at-home Dad, staying very active in school activities. Taught myself carpentry, custom tile work,
  • 2. woodworking, gardening, creative design. Started a humor blog to share my writings, several were published. Very excited and happy to move forward once again in my career. SR. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI (1998 - 2004) • Provided and implemented technical, financial support to upper management. • Analyzed all operations for cost effectiveness through compiled statistical data. • Observed and analyzed processes and coordinated changes. • Prepared reports regarding budget management and procurement of machinery. • Go-To person for Upper Management with varying requests. • Taught coworkers, senior management and line staff Kaizen. • Facilitated safety meeting for staff. TEAM LEADER Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI (2001, 2002) • Key player in helping to engineer our facility into a World Class Manufacturer of wood desk tops. • Defined methods, budget, personnel, vendor responsibilities and maintenance deliverables. • Promoted from Engineer to Supervisor of this Lean Cell, leading 15 line staff, 2 assistants and 1 technician utilizing all 'Lean' Manufacturing Principles. • Maintained production schedules, provided employee performance reviews, facilitated employee development and teamwork. • Assisted with complex personnel issues and resolutions. • Awarded the title of #1 Lean Manufacturing area in Steelcase, North America. TEAM LEADER Diesel Technology, Kentwood, MI (August, 1998 - October, 1998) • Supervised a new business unit of 15 Union employees. OPERATIONS MANAGER Kenowa Industries, Holland, MI (January, 1997 - August, 1998) • Managed and supervised 5 managers overseeing 25 employees. • Responsible for the direction, coordination, evaluation and budget. • Interviewed, hired, trained and became proficient with personnel issues. • Planned, assigned, and directed incoming orders. • Appraised performance and facilitated employee development. • Met, reviewed, and addressed customer complaints. • Maintained a core customer sales base. • Sought out and acquired a larger sales product base. EXPLOSIVES ENGINEER Pepin-Ireco, Inc. Ishpeming, MI (November 1993 - December 1996)
  • 3. • Manufactured, distributed, loaded and shot explosives for Mines located in The Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin. • Maintained compliance with Federal and State regulations. SAFETY COORDINATOR • Provided compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Federal MSHA regulations. • Conducted safety awareness programs and enforced strict procedures. • Created, maintained and trained others for a 'risk free' environment. SKILLS • Successfully completed 40 weeks (8 hrs/week) of DDI – Development Dimensions International – Leadership Training (see attached training & classes) • Writing – business and creative • Public speaking • Custom, creative tile works • Unique woodworking • Established and maintained rental properties EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Supervision and Management Minor in Industrial Safety Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Journalism Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI