Holger Rotter - Freelance Management Consultant

Q: Where is Holger based?

Holger is based in Solnhofen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Holger speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Holger have?

Holger has at least 17 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 17 years and 7 months . Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Holger's latest experience?

Holger's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at Rotter Unternehmensberatung .

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

In recent years, Holger has worked for Rotter Unternehmensberatung .

Q: Which industries is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in industries like Agriculture , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Production , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Production , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Solnhofen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 8 months

Freelance Management Consultant

Rotter Unternehmensberatung

Interim production manager and consultant in the manufacturing center of a maker of engine parts and prototypes for premium OEMs and motorsport teams
Interim department head at an agricultural machinery manufacturer: introduced lean management
Head of plant development and production engineering: value stream–focused factory planning and setup of flow lines, takt time, assembly
Introduced Toyota Production System at an automatic transmission manufacturer
Applied methods: 5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, EKUV, Poka Yoke
Lean audits, implementation of process standards, workshops, training sessions, 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 at a machine engineering supplier (25 employees)

Employee integration is the key to success!

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Agriculture, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Agriculture

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Production

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Skills

Methods And Consulting Areas Based On The Toyota Production System Philosophy
Production Systems, Work Organization, Lean Roll-Outs
Optimization Of Machining And Setup Processes
Shopfloor Management, Strategy Implementation
Interim Management, Taking On Staff And Leadership Roles
Trusted Advisor To Ceos, Managers, And Shopfloor Teams
Layout Planning With Material Flow Concept
Industries: Automotive Suppliers, Machine And Plant Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Contract Manufacturers

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Master craftsman in mechanical engineering · Mechanical Engineering

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Agriculture 16.5 y

Avg length 5 y 6 m

Longest experience 16 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Management Consultant

Main industries Agriculture, Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Production, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Holger is based in Solnhofen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

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

Holger has at least 17 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 17 years and 7 months. Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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 at a machine engineering supplier (25 employees).

Holger's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at Rotter Unternehmensberatung.

In recent years, Holger has worked for Rotter Unternehmensberatung.

Holger is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Holger has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Holger attended education in Mechanical Engineering.

Holger is immediately available for suitable projects.

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