Albert (Johann) Schiller
Managing Director & Owner
Experience
Managing Director & Owner
Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for strategy, technological development, and execution in industrial plant engineering — with a focus on extrusion technology and AI-driven process optimization
- Freelance project execution for international clients (e.g. Bühler, Enercon, Bayer, Elanco)
- Development of proprietary AI-powered software solutions for production control and environmental technologies
- International project leadership for clients in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; active involvement in building deep-tech start-ups and selective investments in Industry 4.0, cleantech, and AI manufacturing
- Details see attachment “Albert_Schiller_References_Industrial_Projects”
Plant Manager
Erste Raabser Walzmühle M. DYK GmbH & Co KG
- Operational management of a milling facility with 12 staff members and four extrusion lines
- Responsible for process optimization and continuous improvement of production workflows
- Led the development of new extrusion-based products and implemented quality enhancements
Production Line Manager
Saint-Gobain Isover Austria GmbH
- Responsible for the operation and performance of a glass wool insulation production line
- Supervised and coordinated a 37-person production team in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Drove process improvements targeting productivity, quality consistency, and equipment reliability
Account Manager
Huemer Data Center GmbH
- Conducted field sales activities with a focus on new client acquisition in the IT and technology sector
- Managed customer projects from proposal through implementation, including contract preparation
- Coordinated with public authorities and contributed to tender documentation for public procurement
Shift Supervisor Extrusion Production; Production Technician
Agrana Stärke GmbH
- Led a 4-shift team of six operators and one apprentice, including training and development responsibilities
- Managed production planning, material scheduling, and coordination of finished goods logistics
- Ensured compliance with quality management and safety standards through continuous monitoring and audits
- Collected and analysed key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve process stability and efficiency
- Oversaw plant operations, equipment performance, and product quality on a daily basis
- Supported the installation and commissioning of new extrusion equipment
- Operated and monitored continuous production lines, ensuring stable process conditions
- Conducted routine quality control to maintain product standards
- Completed a practical internship in the company’s controlling department for operational insight
Apprenticeship – Chemical Process Engineer
Agrana Stärke GmbH
- Completed hands-on training across various production departments (food and non-food)
- Gained experience in quality assurance through laboratory work and process control
- Received technical training in mechanical workshop operations and maintenance procedures
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (13 years), Chemical (10 years), Pharmaceutical (10 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (10.5 years), Product Development (10 years), Production (7.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Operations (3 years), and Supply Chain Management (1.5 years).
Summary
I´m an experienced technology leader specialized in AI-driven process optimization and international industrial project management. Over 20 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, ramp-up and operations of production systems in the food, pharma, chemical and energy sectors. I provides rapid value by translating complex requirements into actionable and measurable improvements.
- Specialist in scaling and stabilizing production after FAT / SAT / FTO
Skills
- Ai-assisted Process Optimization
- Extrusion Technology
- Plant Engineering / Commissioning
- Industrial Automation
- Lean Production / Oee
- Capex Project Management
- Haccp, Gmp, Iso 22000, Ifs Food
- Ce & Eu Machinery Directive (2006/42/ec), Fda Compliance (Food/pharma), Atex, Iso 50001
- Iso 9001, Oee, Tpm, Lean Manufacturing, 5s
- Iso 22400 (Mes-kpis), Iso 9241 (Human-machine Interaction)
Languages
Education
Danube University Krems
MBA · General Management Competences · Krems an der Donau, Austria
TU Wien (Technical University of Vienna)
Bachelor’s Studies · Mechanical Engineering – Industrial Engineering · Vienna, Austria
HAK Horn (Business Academy)
High School Diploma · Business & Economics · Horn, Austria
Certifications & licenses
MS Project
World Class Manufacturing (Lean Management)
Saint-Gobain
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