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Holger Rotter
Freelance Management Consultant
Experience
Jan 2010 - Present
16 years 2 monthsFreelance Management Consultant
Rotter Unternehmensberatung
- Interim production manager and consultant in the manufacturing center of a company manufacturing engine parts and prototypes for premium OEMs and motorsport teams
- Interim department head at an agricultural machinery manufacturer: implementing lean management
- Head of plant development and process planning: value stream oriented factory planning and introduction of flow lines, takt time, and assembly
- Introduced the Toyota Production System at an automatic transmission manufacturer
- Applied methods: 5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, EKUV, Poka Yoke
- Lean audits, process standard implementation, workshops, training, seminars
- Lean leadership, kata coaching, problem solving processes, value creation and process excellence
- Analysis and optimization of machining and setup processes for corporate clients
- Project manager for machining optimizations. Results: reduced process times by up to 40%
Production Manager: Special Tools for Automotive Workshops (35 employees)
Managing Director Mechanical Engineering Supplier (25 employees)
- Employee involvement is the key to success!
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Agriculture (16 years), Automotive (16 years), and Manufacturing (16 years).
Agriculture
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Production (16 years), Project Management (16 years), and Quality Assurance (16 years).
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Skills
- Methods And Consulting Areas Following The Toyota Production System Philosophy
- Production Systems, Work Organization, Lean Rollouts
- Optimization Of Machining And Setup Processes
- Shopfloor Management, Strategy Implementation
- Interim Management, Taking On Staff And Management Roles
- Trusted Advisor To Managing Directors, Executives, And Shopfloor Teams
- Layout Planning With A Material Flow Concept
- Industries: Automotive Suppliers, Machinery And Plant Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Contract Manufacturers
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Master Craftsman in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Where is Holger based?
Holger is based in Solnhofen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Holger speak?
Holger speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Holger have?
Holger has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 16 years and 1 month. Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Holger be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Holger would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Management Consultant, Production Manager: Special Tools for Automotive Workshops (35 employees), Managing Director Mechanical Engineering Supplier (25 employees).
What is Holger's latest experience?
Holger's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at Rotter Unternehmensberatung.
What companies has Holger worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Holger has worked for Rotter Unternehmensberatung.
Which industries is Holger most experienced in?
Holger is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?
Holger is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).
Which industries has Holger worked in recently?
Holger has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?
Holger has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Holger's education?
Holger attended education in Mechanical Engineering.
What is the availability of Holger?
Holger is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Holger?
Holger's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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