Stephan Reithmann - Consultant, Trainer & Coach

Q: Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Consultant, Trainer & Coach at Gemeindewerke Peißenberg .

Q: What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for Gemeindewerke Peißenberg , Energy provider / grid operator , Entega Plus GmbH / Entega AG , E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH , and Producer of oil and chemical products .

Q: Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Energy , and Manufacturing . Stephan also has some experience in Professional Services , Chemical , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Human Resources . Stephan also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Sales , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Utilities , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Human Resources .

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Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany

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Experience

May 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Consultant, Trainer & Coach

Gemeindewerke Peißenberg

Conducted team development initiatives to improve collaboration and resolve conflicts within teams
Mapped and optimized processes, value streams and customer journeys
Created transparency in data and information flows
Coached employees and leaders
Planned and carried out organizational development measures and organizational design
Conducted employee surveys
Conducted leadership development measures and leadership trainings
Designed and delivered trainings and workshops on lean and agile ways of working, complexity & ambiguity, role-based work, as well as systemic thinking & acting
Introduced lean and agile ways of working

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

4 months

Team Coach

Energy provider / grid operator

Conducted retrospectives and developed the team to improve collaboration (purpose, mission, values, ways of working)
Coached team members and facilitated conflict moderation and mediation
Coached the team lead

Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

2 years 1 month

Strategy consultant & implementation support

Entega Plus GmbH / Entega AG

Designed the target vision for a process-oriented organization focused on value streams and customers
Customized and advised on restructuring the process architecture and process landscape in Adonis
Designed and provided implementation advice for a new control concept and operating model to operationalize the strategy using OKRs
Designed a holistic, cross-functional collaboration model based on the control dimensions of strategy (especially OKRs), requirements management and business sales & operations planning
Supported and rolled out the new organization and assisted in building competencies among staff and leadership
Coached and mentored process managers and conducted trainings on process tools, process modeling and process architecture
Designed and created e-learnings and behavior-based business simulations for the collaboration model and process management

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Munich, Germany

Senior Lean & Agile Coach

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH

Designed and delivered trainings and coaching on lean, agile, process management, team development as well as guiding principles, vision and mission
Developed trainings for various application software
Built a holistic process management and enterprise management system using Symbio, including change management

Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Operational Excellence & Agile Coaching & Training

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH

Designed and built a new comprehensive, integral process architecture on the Symbio SaaS platform
Supported the development of a centralized/decentralized holistic process management
Initiated and supported process mapping, process analysis and process optimization measures as well as documenting the processes
Implemented and ensured operational excellence and lean standards, conducted problem-solving workshops and enabled employees and leaders
Coached and trained on lean and agile methods, OKR and operational excellence
Developed and evolved training and development concepts
Provided leadership coaching on developing guiding principles (vision, mission, purpose)
Developed and conducted team development measures
Coached and mentored to support cultural change and solidify a lean & agile mindset

Apr 2017 - Dec 2021

4 years 9 months

Lean management implementation

Producer of oil and chemical products

Conduct audits and develop actions to introduce lean management, such as 5S and shop floor management
Provide training on methods and mindsets for managers and employees
Build a lean organization and process structure, and design new business processes
Implement goal-setting systems like Hoshin Kanri

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Munich, Germany

Head of corporate and market development, continuous improvement, and process management

MIAS Group

Build a process organization with associated change management
Conduct training sessions and seminars for leadership and staff
Develop and implement a group-wide management and quality system
Implement lean management and carry out efficiency improvement measures

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Atlanta, United States

CEO & President

HB Solar Atlanta, LLC

Build a strategic partner network with installers, architects, and consultants
Adapt German design requirements to US standards and codes
Develop profitability and financing models for photovoltaic systems

Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

6 years

Atlanta, United States

Exec. Vice President (General Manager)

Ingenics Corporation

Set up the US branch with responsibility for staff and budget
Develop a holistic lean management consulting approach for the US market
Carry out projects, training sessions, and seminars for clients

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Ulm, Germany

Project Engineer, Key Account Manager USA

Ingenics AG

Work on factory and production planning projects (automotive), provide training and introduce new work methods and supporting machines
Explore market opportunities in the US
Carry out projects, training sessions, and seminars for clients

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Germany

Signalman

German Armed Forces - Navy

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Chemical, and Utilities.

Automotive

Energy

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Chemical

Utilities

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Strategy.

Operations

Project Management

Human Resources

Quality Assurance

Sales

Strategy

Summary

More successful and more powerful through people focus. As a consultant, trainer & coach, I guide companies on their journey to optimal collaboration, stronger customer focus, better performance – and high impact in their environment. My holistic, systemic approach always keeps an eye on the performance of each individual and the organization as a whole. No matter which development phase your company – or you as an individual – are in, together we design specific, tailor-made solutions.

The new challenges of our time, shaped by technological innovation and social change, demand adjustments to the status quo - further development and consistent customer and process orientation, combined with an integral control model, will become essential for successful companies.

As a compass, confidant & transformer, I accompany and shape the change process with you and support you in your transformation journey. Together we tackle today's challenge of organizational development and create a corporate environment where everyone is involved and a living, appreciative error culture is built. With my expertise and focus on values, goals, and impact, I help your organization fulfill its purpose and become more successful and efficient.

Skills

Team Development
Process Management: Design, Implement, Optimize & Develop Processes
Digital Business Models
Customer Focus: Touchpoint Management, Customer Journey
Strategy Development, Business Models
Okr Implementation & Kpi Systems
Lean Management & Agile
Change & Transformation: Support, Initiate, Communicate
Organization Development, Design, Organizational Culture
Role-based Work
Requirements Management
Systemic Coaching
Lean & Agile Mindset, Agile Mindset And Methods
Personal Development
Leadership Development
Purpose, Guiding Principles, Vision, Mission, Values
Self-organization & Self-management, Resilience & Mindfulness (Mindfulness)
Team Coaching
Design & Performance Tracking Of Method & Mindset Trainings For Lean, Agile & New Work, Complexity And Ambiguity
Kaizen Workshops
Ms Office 365 & Power Apps
Project Management
Jira & Confluence
Multi-project / Program Management
Miro, Conceptboard
Symbio
Aris, Adonis, Bic
Sap
Proalpha & Infozoomanalyzer
Adobe Suite
Industry Experience: Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Energy Industry, Food, Logistics, Oil & Gas, Associations & Ngos
Analytical, Hands-on Mentality, Pragmatic, Reflective, Structured, Systematic, Team Player, Goal-oriented
Systemic Thinking & Acting
Agile And New Ways Of Working
Lean Management
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Change, Team Development, Guiding Principles - Vision - Mission And Change
Intercultural Thinking
Employee Motivation
Self-organization
Complexity, Organizational Change, Transformation
Role-based Work
Kvp
Process Management
Project Management
Operational Excellence And Lean Management Trainings: Administration & Production
Specific Trainings For 5s, Kaizen, Kanban, Shopfloor Management
Coaching To Build A Lean Organization, Implement Lean Management And Operational Excellence
Leadership Development For Team Leadership, Agile & Lean Mindset, Self-organization & Self-management
Agile Trainings & Coachings Of Frameworks And Methods
Personal Coaching
Business Coaching, Startup Coaching

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 2001

HBC University of Applied Sciences Biberach

Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Civil Engineering / Project Management · Biberach, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Master NLP (Business)

DVNLP

Systemic Consultant

Inntal Institut

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Inc

NLP Business Practitioner

DVNLP

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Automotive 12 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Trainer & Coach, Team Coach, Strategy consultant & implementation support

Main industries Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Trainer & Coach, Team Coach, Strategy consultant & implementation support.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Consultant, Trainer & Coach at Gemeindewerke Peißenberg.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for Gemeindewerke Peißenberg, Energy provider / grid operator, Entega Plus GmbH / Entega AG, E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH, and Producer of oil and chemical products.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing. Stephan also has some experience in Professional Services, Chemical, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Human Resources. Stephan also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Sales, and Strategy.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Utilities, and Energy.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering / Project Management from HBC University of Applied Sciences Biberach.

Does Stephan have any certificates?

Stephan has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Master NLP (Business), Systemic Consultant, and Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

Stephan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.