Thomas Roßner - Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Möhnesee, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed at Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees .

Q: What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees , Mid-sized company – up to 500 employees , and QM-Beratung Thomas Roßner .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Agriculture , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Agriculture and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

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Möhnesee, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed

Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees

Quality management consulting and support for certification of product safety standards
Gap analysis, planning, document structure and practical implementation
Conducting internal audits
Conducting training sessions
Supporting the QMS system partners with questions about the system, efficiency and overall quality
Processing database entries related to feed monitoring
Creating circulars for system partners and certification bodies
Member of the crisis management team
Managing projects from development to market launch, including integrating new products into operational processes and coordinating interfaces with purchasing, production, engineering and quality assurance departments
Point of contact for suppliers and certification bodies

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Head of Quality Assurance

Product specification: technical, organizational and disciplinary leadership of the product development team with up to 6 team members
Managing projects from development to market launch and integrating new products into operational processes
Food defense coordination
Internal auditor: preparing, conducting and defining corrective actions for internal and external audits
Specification creation and review, layout checks
Point of contact for suppliers
Creating and maintaining QM documents and product specifications
Presenting new developments internally and to customers
Preparing and conducting training sessions, supporting external audits
Label review and approval
Handling customer complaints

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

Quality Management Officer and Head of Product Development

Mid-sized company – up to 500 employees

Conducting benchmarks and revising documents
Actively developing and optimizing the QMS
Maintaining and improving the quality management system built with my involvement according to national and international standards (BRC, IFS, AIB, OHSAS 18001, QS feed, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ)
Conducting internal system audits and supporting corresponding customer and certification audits
Coordinating and conducting internal system audits and supplier audits at home and abroad
Monitoring corrective and improvement actions from all audits and site inspections
Maintaining and verifying the HACCP system as HACCP team leader
Coordinating and contributing to the updating and further development of QM guideline documents, work instructions and process instructions
Planning and conducting training sessions, especially in hygiene and product safety
Managing the pest monitoring system at both production sites
Informing and supporting specialists and managers on changes in standards and optimizing systems to meet requirements
Member of the sustainability team and supporting site certification according to the ETI Ethical Trade Initiative 2011
Contributing to the planning and implementation of a newly built production facility for extruded products and preparing for initial certification according to IFS, BRC and AIB

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Quality Assurance Specialist

Mid-sized company – up to 180 employees

Responsible for food defense coordination
Internal auditor: preparing, conducting and defining corrective actions for internal and external audits
Optimizing existing products in terms of quality, technology and cost
Point of contact for suppliers and layout checks
Creating and maintaining QM documents and product specifications
Tracking projects and presenting new developments internally and to customers
Preparing and conducting training sessions, supporting external audits
Label review and approval
Handling customer complaints

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Laboratory Technician in Quality Assurance

Microbiological tests and documentation
Calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
Conducting external audits at suppliers and co-packers to approve raw materials/finished products and maintain quality standards

Jan 2005 - Present

21 years 2 months

Senior Consultant

QM-Beratung Thomas Roßner

Freelance auditor for AGRIZERT GmbH
Interim management
Quality management consulting and support for certification of product safety standards
GAP analysis, planning, document structure and practical implementation
Conducting internal audits and supplier audits
Conducting training sessions
Project management and project execution

Jan 2005 - Dec 2015

11 years

Head of Quality Management

Mid-sized company – up to 150 employees

Responsible for defining internal standards and maintaining quality-related measures
Conducting training sessions
Handling complaints and participating in audits

Jan 2001 - Dec 2020

20 years

Schwerte, Germany

Quality Management Officer

FELIX GmbH & Co. KG (Part of Intersnack Group)

Responsible for certification audits (e.g., IFS, MSC-ASC, V-Label) and customer audits
Conducting training sessions and supporting QA system partners
Coordinating and conducting internal and supplier audits domestically and abroad
Managing product development projects from concept to market launch and integration into operations
Coordinating interfaces with purchasing, production, engineering, and quality assurance departments
Acting as point of contact for suppliers and certification bodies

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

1 year

Assistant to Operations Management (Raw Materials/Finished Products)

Mid-sized company – up to 150 employees

Preparing production, personnel, and weekly performance report statistics
Preparing product presentations
Contributing to product development
Acting on behalf of the quality assurance department
Proactively liaising with authorities, associations, and external experts
Planning and conducting training sessions
Serving on the crisis management team

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

3 years

Shift Supervisor, Deputy Product Group Leader

Supervising a production line
Collaborating on product development and test execution
Supporting the quality assurance department
Planning and conducting microbiological, physical, and chemical tests
Leading the lab team and working with external laboratories
Preparing and supporting audits and supplier evaluations

Jan 1995 - Dec 2005

11 years

Head of Quality Assurance

Implementing, conducting, and monitoring quality assurance measures throughout the production area
Leading the lab team: planning and evaluating microbiological, physical, and chemical tests in the in-house lab, as well as collaborating with external laboratories
Conducting internal audits to verify the quality management system/IFS/HACCP concept
Preparing and supporting annual surveillance audits and customer audits
Conducting regular supplier evaluations and visits
Projects: implementing the HACCP concept and a quality management system according to ISO 9000:1994 and IFS Food within the company

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 Food and Beverage (27 years), Agriculture (21 years), and Manufacturing (11 years).

Food and Beverage

Agriculture

Manufacturing

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 Quality Assurance (31 years), Project Management (25 years), Product Development (23 years), Production (11 years), and Operations (2 years).

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Product Development

Production

Operations

Skills

It – Ms Office User Programs
Ms Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Csb
Sharepoint Document Management
Navision
Sap Business Client 8.00
Sap Recipe Database Management
Product Information System Based On Access Database
Agile Specification Management, Release Workflow
Grs Signum Software: Raw Material Management, Specification Creation, Ingredient List Compilation According To Lmiv, Administration
Interspec: Specification Creation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

State-certified Food Technician · Food Technology

Diploma Engineer in Food Technology (FH) · Food Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Food Technology · Food Technology

Certifications & licenses

Green Claims: Communicating Sustainability Safely

QS Academy

Internal Quality Auditor Certificate

Internal Auditor

Nutrition C License

Academy of Sports

Participation in Food Defense Training

FSPCA Certificate

IFS Lead Auditor Certificate

Berlin

PCQI Training

Düsseldorf

GRS SIGNUM Software Certificate – Basic Course I: General Handling, Raw Material Management (Ingredients, Allergens, GMO, Nutritional Values)

Kempen

Crisis Management: Communicating Safely in the Food Industry

QS Academy

DNV Info Day – New Requirements of

Certificate in Introduction to Sensory Testing According to DIN 10961: Training of Test Personnel for Sensory Testing

Bremerhaven

Certified Quality Management Representative

TÜV SÜD

BRCGS Food Auditor

Certified Quality Management Specialist

TÜV SÜD

Occupational Safety Management Representative for the Frozen Food Industry

BRCGS Packaging Auditor

European Food Law: Current

QS Auditor IFS / BRC

Intersnack, Cologne

BGN Occupational Safety for Managers

IFS Auditor

Systematic Leadership Management

KIN Foreign Body Prevention Developments

DGQ/EOQ Auditor

Basics of Food Hygiene Occupational Safety Representative

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Möhnesee, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 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: Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed, Head of Quality Assurance, Quality Management Officer and Head of Product Development.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed at Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees, Mid-sized company – up to 500 employees, and QM-Beratung Thomas Roßner.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Agriculture, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Agriculture and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Food Technology and a Bachelor in Food Technology.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 25 certificates. Among them, these include: Green Claims: Communicating Sustainability Safely, Internal Quality Auditor Certificate, and Internal Auditor.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.