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Albert (Johann) Schiller

Managing Director & Owner

Albert Schiller
Vitis, Austria

Experience

May 2016 - Present
9 years 10 months

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”
Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
3 months

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
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
1 year 5 months

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
Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
8 months

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
Jun 2010 - Feb 2012
1 year 9 months

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
Sep 2003 - Sep 2007
4 years 1 month

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

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (13 years), Chemical (10 years), Pharmaceutical (10 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Manufacturing
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Food and Beverage
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

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).

Project Management
Product Development
Production
Quality Assurance
Operations
Supply Chain Management

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

German
Native
English
Advanced
Czech
Elementary

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

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

MS Project

World Class Manufacturing (Lean Management)

Saint-Gobain

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Where is Albert based?

Albert is based in Vitis, Austria.

What languages does Albert speak?

Albert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Albert have?

Albert has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Albert has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Albert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Albert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Albert would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director & Owner, Plant Manager, Production Line Manager.

What is Albert's latest experience?

Albert's most recent position is Managing Director & Owner at Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH.

What companies has Albert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Albert has worked for Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH.

Which industries is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Albert also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Production/Manufacturing. Albert also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.

What is Albert's education?

Albert holds a Master in General Management Competences from Danube University Krems and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – Industrial Engineering from TU Wien (Technical University of Vienna).

Does Albert have any certificates?

Albert has 2 certificates. These include: MS Project and World Class Manufacturing (Lean Management).

What is the availability of Albert?

Albert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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