Thomas Tschuffer
Maintenance Manager
Vasoldsberg
Summary
Experienced and strategically thinking manager with hands-on mentality and a long history of working in the printing and converting industry for packaging as lead of MRO. Skilled in maintenance management, project management, sourcing, engineering, HSE, process improvement, plant logistics and manufacturing, green- and brownfield projects. Senior level professional with international experience, hold the focus on objectives with motivation and enthusiasm and complete with high satisfaction. Use the knowledge in an extremely goal-oriented manner. Very flexible and socially competent.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Maintenance- and Facility Management
GPI Graz GmbH
11.2021 - Current
- Successful management of several projects in automation and process optimization, implementation of energy efficiency measures on machines, systems, buildings, implementation of energy-conscious behavioral measures in operations, ensuring machine and system availability as well as process reliability, including all measurement methods and key figures, as well as necessary spare parts organization, employee management and budget responsibility.
- Managing fire protection, firefighting systems and machine safety.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing expert guidance to team in resolving problems quickly and effectively.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely repairs.
- Streamlined repair documentation processes which resulted in improved data accuracy for decision making
Head of Maintenance and Building Infrastructure.
AR- Packaging Graz GmbH
05.2015 - 10.2021
- Improvement of availability of machines and systems, support of production, operational excellence, relocation of production machines within the group (product group optimization), Group wide support regarding maintenance tasks, project responsibility for expansion of galvanic production for printing forms, design and construction of special machines with external support, legal compliance and plant approval process.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely repairs.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify areas of improvement and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Head of Maintenance and Building Infrastructure.
MWV Graz GmbH
01.2001 - 05.2015
- Project responsibility for installation and commissioning of new and used production machines and systems including approval processes, implementation of shop floor data collection including interface configuration, operational excellence, fire protection officer from 2011, support of technical infrastructure (energy supply systems, air pollution system and wastewater treatment, fire protection systems).
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely repairs.
- Collaborated with other department heads to develop comprehensive maintenance plans for company facilities.
Maintenance Engineer
Alfred Wall AG
07.1995 - 12.2000
- Execution of maintenance software, project support and support in installation of new production machines and systems, from engineering to commissioning and acceptance, support in relocating an entire company location and in special machine construction, responsible as safety manager from 1998, repair and maintenance work on production machines and systems
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Maintenance Electrician /3rd Year Electrical Apprentice
Alfred Wall AG
05.1985 - 02.1995
- Repair and maintenance work on production machines and systems, training according to the curriculum as a company electrician.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
Education
DI (FH) - Industrial Engineering / Management
University of Applied Sciences
Mittweida 10.2006 - 09.2009
Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Gesellschaft Für Management Und Technik
Graz 10.1997 - 02.1998
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics,Communications Engineering
HTBLUVA (HTL) Graz Gösting
Graz 09.1992 - 06.1995
Electrical Engineering
WIFI Graz
Graz 09.1989 - 07.1991
Electrician
Landesberufsschule Eibiswald
Eibiswald 09.1985 - 01.1989
Skills
Fire Safety Systems
Maintaining facilities
Health and safety compliance
Maintenance and Repair Leadership
Service Optimization
Operations Management
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Project Management
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
Driving license: A, B, B-E, C
Timeline
Head of Maintenance- and Facility Management
GPI Graz GmbH
11.2021 - Current
Head of Maintenance and Building Infrastructure.
AR- Packaging Graz GmbH
05.2015 - 10.2021
DI (FH) - Industrial Engineering / Management
University of Applied Sciences
10.2006 - 09.2009
Head of Maintenance and Building Infrastructure.
MWV Graz GmbH
01.2001 - 05.2015
Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Gesellschaft Für Management Und Technik
10.1997 - 02.1998
Maintenance Engineer
Alfred Wall AG
07.1995 - 12.2000
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics,Communications Engineering
HTBLUVA (HTL) Graz Gösting
09.1992 - 06.1995
Electrical Engineering
WIFI Graz
09.1989 - 07.1991
Electrician
Landesberufsschule Eibiswald
09.1985 - 01.1989
Maintenance Electrician /3rd Year Electrical Apprentice
Alfred Wall AG
05.1985 - 02.1995