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Thomas Henselin

Head of Operations / Member of the Management Team

Thomas Henselin
Trimmis, Switzerland

Experience

Feb 2018 - Present
8 years 1 month
Glarus Nord, Switzerland

Head of Operations / Member of the Management Team

Fritz Landolt AG

  • Personnel and budget responsibility
  • Introduction of a new 24/7 production system
  • Doubling of production output
  • Implementation of a state-of-the-art digital inkjet printing system
Apr 2014 - Feb 2018
3 years 11 months
Glarus Nord, Switzerland

Deputy CTO

Fritz Landolt AG

  • Process optimization of nonwoven production
  • Head of Quality Department
  • Further development of digital inkjet single-pass printing system
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
1 year 7 months

Interim Operations Manager / Technical Consultant

May 2010 - Aug 2012
2 years 4 months
Landquart, Switzerland

Head of Technical Customer Service / Project Manager Passport Cover

Landqart AG

  • Development of a new passport cover
  • Technical service for banknotes and security papers for central banks and banknote printers
Feb 2009 - Apr 2010
1 year 3 months
Landquart, Switzerland

COO

Landqart AG

  • Personnel and budget responsibility for the entire operations area
  • 120 employees
  • Contact person for the European Central Bank
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 years

Chief Commissioning Engineer / Head of Optimisation

Voith Paper

  • Leading multinational and multilingual teams
Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
5 years

Commissioning / optimisation of newly installed paper machines

Voith Paper

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (24.5 years) and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Manufacturing
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 Production (21 years), Operations (19.5 years), Product Development (6 years), Quality Assurance (4 years), Customer Service (2.5 years), and Project Management (2.5 years).

Production
Operations
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Project Management

Summary

Dedicated and solution-oriented executive with nearly 40 years of experience in strategic production planning, product development, and continuous process improvement in industrial manufacturing. Actively participated in various leadership programs, significantly contributing to achieving ISO re-certification and OHSAS certification. Skilled in assessing operational resource needs, revising processes, and managing various projects in production, technology, operations management, and quality management. A proactive professional who continuously fosters and facilitates cooperative teamwork and introduces improved techniques to ensure on-time delivery within budget. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a drive to deliver outstanding quality. Demonstrated leadership abilities with exceptional motivational skills.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Start-up Operations
  • Process Optimization
  • Business Management
  • Communication

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Education

Sep 1985 - Jul 1988

University of Applied Sciences Altenburg/ Thuringia

Process Engineering · Paper and Board Production · Altenburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Chemical Safety Officer

Swiss Safety Center

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Trimmis, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Operations / Member of the Management Team, Deputy CTO, Interim Operations Manager / Technical Consultant.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Head of Operations / Member of the Management Team at Fritz Landolt AG.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Fritz Landolt AG.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Paper and Board Production from University of Applied Sciences Altenburg/ Thuringia.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: Chemical Safety Officer.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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