Thomas Schaffer

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Reliability Leader at Danone

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Thomas Schaffer is a technically driven Reliability Leader at Danone, specializing in industrial maintenance and factory production systems. With expertise in UHT processors and complex blend systems, he excels at data-driven problem-solving in high-pressure environments. He is also a certified Confined Space Program Manager.

He takes significant pride in building and coaching high-performing teams, viewing their continued growth and capability as the primary measure of his success. His leadership experience includes directly supervising large teams and managing scheduling and payroll.

He is a Certified Instructor for Confined Space Entrant & Attendant procedures.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Production Systems
He specializes in the operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex UHT processors and blend systems in a high-volume factory setting.
Industrial Maintenance
Leads maintenance operations, managing budgets, work orders using CMMS, and overseeing both planned and corrective maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
Team Leadership
Passionate about building and coaching high-performing teams, having directly supervised teams of over 40 employees.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2021
Reliability Leader at Danone
8-2019 - 6-2021
Production Leader Milk Operations at Danone
2-2019 - 8-2019
Reliability Leader, Processing at Danone

Education

Thomas has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Thomas

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