Joshua Steltenpohl
St. Joseph,MO
Summary
Results-driven Operations Leader with over a decade in industrial, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Expert in managing multi-million dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing financial performance. Skilled in contract negotiations, process improvement, and strategic planning for enhanced efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Department Manager
The Waldinger Corporation
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Achieved project alignment with organizational objectives through strategic mechanical team leadership.
- Oversaw project budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA and environmental safety regulations for all mechanical operations.
- Reviewed project drawings and specifications, enhancing accuracy and constructability outcomes.
- Executed contracts and negotiations, optimizing project performance while mitigating risks.
- Established fabrication processes, improving scheduling, deliveries, and project tracking efficiency.
Operations Manager
O’Neal Steel
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Achieved 99.8% on-time delivery through effective management of operations and scheduling.
- Maintained 99% inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and adjustments.
- Resolved production goal issues promptly to ensure team efficiency and performance.
- Conducted safety training and audits, achieving zero accidents or injuries on-site.
- Evaluated monthly P&L statements to reduce expenses and enhance operational efficiency.
Engineer / Operations Manager
Clarios
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Schedule and lead teams to ensure orders were completed on time.
- Present new opportunities and create cash flows for the projects.
- Use AutoCAD and Solidworks to design parts and project layouts.
- Analyze financials to create reports and gather key indicators.
- Conduct time studies to create labor standards.
Production Manager
Van Am Tool & Eng
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Achieved timely product delivery by scheduling and leading employee activities.
- Evaluated project options to drive informed investment decisions for company growth.
- Managed hiring, training, and disciplinary processes for employee development and performance.
- Analyzed job profitability to provide pricing recommendations for current and future projects.
- Enhanced production efficiency while adhering to ISO 9000 and company policies.
Project Manager
Midwest Warehousing
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Boosted sales by 50% through enhanced efficiency in operational processes.
- Established rail shipping processes for global customer goods transportation.
- Conducted research on processes and regulations for emerging project opportunities.
- Coordinated logistics for incoming and outgoing materials effectively.
- Managed inventory tracking system to ensure accurate lot and container information.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Emphasis in Finance
University of Missouri - Crosby MBA Program
12.2013
BSBA - Business Management and Corporate Finance
Missouri Western S.U. – Steven L. Craig School of Business
12.2011
Skills
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Decision-making
- Customer engagement
- Safety and security
- Goals and performance
- Workflow coordination
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Managed the largest project in St. Joseph, Mo Waldinger history $20.8M and recorded the highest margin on a project over $5M at 19.6%.
- Increased revenues from $18M to $60M over two years and recorded record margins in 2024.
- Set the company standard for short interval scheduling processes with union teams.
- Successfully completed the first pharmaceutical project under BPE standards.
- Established best practices for bidding, project management, and schedule building.
- Established records for O’Neal Steel branch startup in St. Joseph, MO.
- Lead team consistently ranked in top 5 team performance.
Timeline
Mechanical Department Manager
The Waldinger Corporation
11.2023 - 12.2025
Operations Manager
O’Neal Steel
04.2022 - 08.2023
Engineer / Operations Manager
Clarios
08.2017 - 04.2022
Production Manager
Van Am Tool & Eng
02.2015 - 08.2017
Project Manager
Midwest Warehousing
12.2013 - 02.2015
BSBA - Business Management and Corporate Finance
Missouri Western S.U. – Steven L. Craig School of Business
Master of Business Administration - Emphasis in Finance
University of Missouri - Crosby MBA Program