Lotter (J.)
About Lotter (J.)
J. Lotter is a Lean Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in industrial engineering across various companies in South Africa. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology and has worked in roles at Fluidra, Vesuvius, and Johnson Controls Automotive, among others.
Current Role at Fluidra
Currently, J. Lotter serves as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Fluidra, a position held since 2020. In this role, Lotter focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. The work contributes to Fluidra's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the water management sector.
Previous Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Before joining Fluidra, Lotter worked for six years at Vesuvius as a Process/Lean Engineer from 2014 to 2020. This role involved analyzing and improving production processes, which helped streamline operations. Lotter also gained experience at Schnellecke Logistics AG & Co. KG as an Industrial Engineer from 2010 to 2013, where responsibilities included process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Education and Qualifications
J. Lotter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology, completed in 2015. Prior to this, Lotter studied Industrial Engineering at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 2006 to 2009. Lotter's educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to manufacturing.
Early Career and Experience
Lotter's early career includes a position as an Industrial Engineer at Johnson Controls Automotive from 2008 to 2009, followed by a brief tenure at AIDC as GIT in 2010. These roles contributed to Lotter's understanding of the automotive industry and the application of engineering principles in manufacturing settings.
High School Education
J. Lotter completed high school at Newton Technical High, graduating in 2004. This foundational education set the stage for further studies in engineering and the development of technical skills necessary for a career in manufacturing.