Walter Jooste
About Walter Jooste
Walter Jooste is a Product Area Lead at Northvolt, where he has contributed to the development of various management systems since 2021. He has a background in management consulting and engineering, with previous roles at Deloitte, Prodigy Finance, and Estrid, among others.
Current Role at Northvolt
Walter Jooste serves as the Product Area Lead at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees product development and strategy within the organization. His responsibilities include leading teams to enhance product offerings and ensuring alignment with operational goals. Jooste's experience in product management and engineering contributes to his effectiveness in this leadership position.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Prior to his current role, Walter Jooste worked as a Product Manager at Northvolt for nine months in 2021. During this time, he played a key role in developing several systems that improved operational efficiency. Notably, he created Northvolt's Recipe Management System and expanded the MES-ERP Module to meet the company's operational needs. Additionally, he developed the Downtime Management System, which tracks Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Career Background
Walter Jooste has a diverse career background, having held various positions in management consulting and engineering. He began his career as an intern at OIM (Pty) Ltd in 2012 and later worked at Technical Systems as a Systems Engineer. He gained significant experience at Deloitte, where he worked as a Management Consultant and later as a Senior Associate. He also held roles at Prodigy Finance, where he served as Operations Excellence Manager and Continuous Improvement Engineer.
Education and Training
Walter Jooste holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Stellenbosch University, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. In 2020, he furthered his education by achieving a Switch Diploma from Jolt.io. His academic background in engineering has provided him with a strong foundation for his roles in product management and operational excellence.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Walter Jooste has contributed to various projects that enhance operational efficiency and product management. At Northvolt, he enhanced the Live & 3D Realtime analytics/Andon Screen application, providing real-time insights to shop floor personnel. His work has focused on creating systems that facilitate automation, configuration, and analysis, significantly impacting Northvolt's operational capabilities.