Andreas Stobbe

A precision machine tool manufacturer serving multiple market segments including medical device manufacturing, Aerospace and Industrial. My role is focused on executing operational improvements in order to drive revenue and profit growth of this two site operation.

In my role as a President and Regional Head, I contributed towards transforming the North American Division to solid, positive EBIT within two years through conception and execution of effective strategic growth and development plan with hands on process management of sales and operations. Ensured delivery of high-quality components and machines across local as well as global markets via execution of new manufacturing processes through organizational and process restructuring resulting in proper market pricing. Owned control over organizational cost effectiveness through management of budgetary activities. Provided timely delivery of machines and equipment by maximizing local machine building skills. Established most new accounts by fulfilling customer value requirements through better connecting sales and operations resulting in improved product portfolio. ● Improved revenues and profit by implementing and managing multiple activities related to profit and loss for acquirement of new corporate, local machine, and aftermarket sales. ● Optimized operational performance and efficiency by building cross-functional teams on local as well as international levels. ● Succeeded in driving business expansion by implementing Rebuild business division on a global level. ● Increased sales and profit by streamlining manufacturing through execution of process improvements and lean methodologies as well as transforming sales to a direct channel strategy.

Adhered to objectives of startup company, while analyzing, managing, and introducing new product portfolio of capital equipment and services. Utilized innate interpersonal talents to secure mutually beneficial international reseller contracts. ● Increased sales by 1Mio by promoting new label finishing machinery and services across Eastern Half of North America. ● Accelerated new product development process in collaboration with capital goods manufacturers by implementing innovative market requirement strategies.

As the President of Van Dam Machine Co. Inc, I Played an integral role in conceiving and executing a global sales and mfg. optimization process and managed its integration into the North American strategy. Oversaw multiple North American subsidiary activities, including profit and loss, manufacturing, plant operations, as well as supply chain and sales by building and maintaining corporate relationships. Owned control over profit and loss of more than $16M, while driving long-term business growth. Restructured European subsidiary by serving as Elected Interim Chairman of Board and group CEO. Launched two innovative machine concepts by extending leadership support to cross-functional new product development team. ● Minimized operational expenses and DSO for maximum cash flow by securing revenues of more than 50% of worldwide sales. ● Decreased operational costs by $1.75M and optimized efficiencies through management of “Total Cycle Time” (TCT) method of lean manufacture and continuous improvement across all operations. ● Achieved project sales of $10.5M by selling revolutionary machine concept. ● Drove cost reduction of €2.5M across European subsidiary by implementing best practices. ● Increased new capital by up to €1.5M for European subsidiary. Grew US subsidiary to $20M