Steve Hoffmann Email & Phone Number

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Identified subject matter expert (SME) of key centers of JOA knowledge, accountable for and responsible to skillfully drive excellence among large-scale project management, or strategic technology and process development initiatives through the innovative application of leading-edge technology and industry knowledge alike. Accountable for and responsible to effectively drive excellence among critical centers of JOA knowledge as a SME Professional management of major projects within defined budget, scope, and schedule among commercial equipment, process and technology development, and internal initiatives Lead strategic initiatives among technology and process improvement action plans Drive continuous improvement among business operations Professionally present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders Conduct project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resources, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and contingency plans Lead hands-on scientific-based problem-solving initiatives among equipment commissioning at JOA and customer sites Develop others for succession of critical knowledge and skill sets

Provide independent designs and design consultation for family owned and operated business. Work independently to provide SolidWorks engineering models based on unique client specifications Developed code compliance guidelines and testing procedures for client’s strategic target customers

Kohler, Wi

Project Leader 2013 to 2020Playing a critical role in the New Product Development process at Kohler, leading cross-functional teams in the design of innovative products that completely transform the Kitchen and Bathroom experiences we know today. Maintained work plans, schedules, and budgets for New Product Development and Advanced Development projects with periodic presentations to management Lead cross-functional teams, domestic and international, in the execution of development projects Conducted critical path analyses: seeing the impact and role of projects within the business while providing creative problem-solving leadership Worked closely with all functions to facilitate collaboration and alignment in order to ensure appropriate market direction, key financial assumptions, manufacturability, assembly, cost, supply chain and process issues have been optimized Facilitated, coordinated, and communicated project activities to maximize the use of available resources Managed New Product Development project risk: identifying potential risks, determining probability and impact of risks, developing strategic plans to reduce impacts of risks, and tracking, monitoring, documenting and communicating risk factors

Sheboygan Falls, Wi

Project Coordinator 2010 to 2013Actively provided project management services to insure the timely and cost-effective construction of converting equipment that meets and exceeds customer product function and quality standards. Established converting equipment design and project goals and objectives Defined and communicated project team roles and responsibilities and obtain necessary resources Functioned as a central control point to disseminate project information and control use of resources Provided technical guidance to manufacturing, assembly, and technical services functions Provided training and development to personnel involved in and supporting a project Controlled project timing and costs during project duration and complete project closeout and evaluationGuarding Coordinator 2011 to 2013Actively provided team direction for the design and implementation of machine guarding platforms. Provided leadership and direction relating to continuous guarding improvement and safety compliance Continuously drove next generation guarding platform designs that exceed customer expectations Controlled guarding development timing and budget during project duration and implementation Maintained relationships with internal customers and outside suppliers

 Coach for boys and girls team Nine individual state champions Five conferance team champions

Kohler, Wi

Directed sales, marketing, and operations for Kohler Rental Restrooms- Events Division - driving revenue, increasing market penetration, and coordinating personnel and events. Responsible for design criteria and specifications of new product lines.  Drove design criteria and product launch of three new innovative product lines Controlled strategic financial allocations, preparing and managing budgets and reducing waste Collaborated with Account Managers, exceeding sales objectives through participation in sales calls Drove marketing efforts for projects ranging from $25K - $2M Devised comprehensive on-site and DVD-based training programs to improve product awareness Researched industry competition and compiled reports on product marketability and penetration

Kohler, Wi

Designed and developed full line of mobile sanitation facilities, including restrooms, showers, and decontamination units with focus on facility layout, HVAC integration, and holding tanks design. Collaborated on division launch, spearheading program with entrepreneurial dedication and focus  Engineered and designed a full line of mobile sanitation products using ProEngineer software Pioneered inventory numbering system, standardizing unit parts and realizing dramatic cost savings Conducted end-user training seminars to ensure competent usage of facilities and associated features Delivered trade show presentations to enhance corporate visibility and generate product awareness Developed centralized product database, training and testing procedures, and user manual

Kohler, Wi

Managed project teams from initial product conception and design to final approval and release for shipment. Supervised project team members, maintaining individual accountability and driving efficiency Identified opportunity for $1.5M cost savings by improving design and reducing warranty claims Developed and maintained project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of products throughout project Engineered and designed a variety of successful new products in the sanitary plumbing sector using ProEngineer and AutoCAD software Routinely prepared and processed product documentation and assembled detailed project reports

Supervised engineering personnel, contributing to project conceptualization and execution, for design manufacturer of custom commercial food service equipment and systems. Engineered both simple and intricate commercial food service systems including complex installation Devised and implemented comprehensive inventory control systems to maintain product availability Integrated departmental relationships between sales, service, design, and implementation teams Conceived and deployed streamlined part numbering system, increasing product versatility, reducing costs and project timelines

Millersburg, Pa

 Instructor for employee training program on intermediate machine mathematics

Millersburg, Pa

 Full time substitutioInstructor in drafting, woodworking, and metals

 Directed 9 full length drama presentation

 Assisted Professor in teaching introductory CAD classes Developed CAD curriculum drawings for use in classroom

B.S, Industrial Technology

 Pennsylvania Instructional 1, K-12 Technology Education License  3.57 GPA

Diploma

License, Vocational Rehabilitation Therapist

 Vocational rehabilitation program offered through Perry Point and Fort Howard VA Medical Centers