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 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 4 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 5 months

Freelance 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!

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 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

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 5 m

Longest experience 16 y 4 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

October 2025

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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 4 months. 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, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

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, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

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.