ANDRÉ EDUARDO

STAEDELE

Manager, Consultant, and Mentor


MY PURPOSE

I help organizations, leaders, and teams transform their practices and performance by cultivating the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for continuous improvement and sustainable business.

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RESUME

Business Administrator, Quality Specialist,
M.Sc. Production Engineering – Product & Process Engineering

+ 30 years of multi-country & multi-segment implementation experience. Mentor of Leaders & Teams, covering Strategy, Processes, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Project Management, and Organizational Change.

Proven track record in Lean Journey implementation (multinational), with over 11,000 hours facilitating Lean Education and Kaizen Projects. Certified in Lean Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Change Management.

Board Member for the NÚCLEO DE SOLUÇÕES EM NEGÓCIOS ACIJ; Coordinating Team for the FÓRUM DISCUTA LEAN SC; Volunteer Examiner for the MCE RUMO A EXCELÊNCIA SC and ENCONTRO CATARINENSE DE 5S & EXCELÊNCIA OPERACIONAL Awards.


HOW CAN I HELP?


EXPERTISE

I’ve helped various industry segments throughout my career in Brazil,
United States and Canada, including:

  • Agribusiness: Grain, Food & Feed Processing, Biofuels, Ethanol, Logistics
  • Manufacturing: Textiles, Wood Housing, Plastics, Appliances, Furniture, Iron Casting
  • Other: Technology Infrastructure, Construction, Health Care, Credit Union

I’ve trained over 3,500 people in Lean Best Practices among Operational, Administrative, Technical, and Leadership Roles.

I've also managed and facilitated over 750 Events in Excellence and Lean Journeys, accumulating over 11,000 hours of hands-on experience. These Improvement Projects captured over $27 million, delivering significant waste reduction translated in decreased costs, working capital optimization, margin improvements, and customer satisfaction.


TESTIMONIALS

"I’ve had the opportunity to receive several instructions on Lean-related topics from André over the past 7 years, at least once a year. Highlights of this journey include determining monitoring routines and a more refined view of data management.”
Ricardo Pamplona
Business Owner
“I developed important leadership skills, learning to trust people more and delegate responsibilities effectively… A highlight was understanding, that well-implemented processes do not make things more bureaucratic — on the contrary, they optimize time and make work more efficient…”
Naiara Cristofolini
Administrative Manager
“I developed knowledge about continuous improvement, waste elimination and organization. I improved skills such as problem solving, teamwork and application of practical tools. I started to have a more proactive and results-focused attitude, which has helped me to improve processes at work and to be more organized and efficient in my personal life as well.”
Jean Lameck –
Continuous Improvement Supervisor
“The experiences I had with André contributed significantly to my technical, behavioral and strategic development. From a knowledge standpoint, I learned from him to deepen my understanding of concepts before applying them… this inspired me to seek more foundation in the solutions I propose today. In terms of skills, I have evolved a lot in the logical structuring of projects, in the practical application of Lean tools and in leading work groups. I also learned about the importance of maintaining trust through consistent deliveries aligned with the client's purpose. These skills continue to positively impact both my work and my way of viewing processes and professional relationships. Working with André showed me that technical excellence can and should walk together with human sensitivity and strategic vision.”
Rose de Cássia Rogério -
Consulting Partner
“I developed knowledge about continuous improvement, waste elimination and organization. I improved skills such as problem solving, teamwork and application of practical tools. I started to have a more proactive and results focused attitude, which has helped me to improve processes at work and to be more organized and efficient in my personal life as well.”
Nicole Faucz
Trainee


TYPICAL RESULTS OBTAINED IN KAIZEN PROJECTS


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CLOSING STATEMENT

Making Impact Through Lean Transformation

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After thirty years driving results across multiple countries and industries, I’ve learned that lasting improvement is not just about tools: it’s about purpose, culture, and people.

I believe any organization can keep evolving, but only when leaders commit to learning, collaboration, and thinking long-term. My leadership philosophy centers on growing a Lean Culture built on customer focus, teamwork, respect for people and empowerment to become a change agent.

Throughout my career, I’ve helped companies cut waste, improve processes, build strong teams, and most importantly, truly embed a mindset of continuous improvement.

My role isn’t just to start change, but to make sure that change endures.

Let’s Build Better Organizations — Together.