Holger Potthoff
About Holger Potthoff
Holger Potthoff is a Process Improvement Manager with extensive experience in project controlling and logistics automation. He has worked in various roles within the logistics sector, including positions at GEA Group, BEUMER Group, Swisslog Logistics Automation, and SSI SCHÄFER.
Current Role at SSI SCHÄFER
Holger Potthoff has been serving as a Process Improvement Manager at SSI SCHÄFER since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining processes within the organization. His experience in logistics automation and robot technology contributes to the development of innovative solutions in intralogistics and airport systems.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Holger Potthoff worked as a Project Manager at SSI SCHÄFER from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with client requirements. He also held project management roles at Swisslog Logistics Automation from 2018 to 2019 and at BEUMER Group from 2016 to 2018, where he managed various logistics projects.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Holger Potthoff studied at Berufskolleg Beckum Fachschule für Technik, where he specialized in Maschinenbautechnik/Maschinentechnik. He completed his studies and achieved the Techniker certification from 2012 to 2014. This educational foundation supports his expertise in mechanical engineering and system design.
Experience in Logistics and Automation
Holger Potthoff possesses extensive practical experience in logistics automation and robot technology. His work spans various roles, including his time at BEUMER Group and Swisslog Logistics Automation, where he contributed to projects focused on intralogistics and airport systems. His background in mechanical engineering enhances his ability to design and implement efficient systems.
Early Career and Technical Training
Holger Potthoff began his career at GEA Group, where he worked as a Technischer Auszubildender from 2002 to 2006. He later held various positions at GEA Group, including Kommissionierer and Praktikant. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in project management and process improvement in the logistics sector.