Andreas Linder - Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management at Freelancer .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Freelancer , Reha und Beruf , and MacDermid Enthone GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Aerospace and Defense . Andreas also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Education , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Audit . Andreas also has some experience in Customer Service , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Aerospace and Defense , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Audit , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management

Freelancer

Rheinmetall Aviation Services, Weeze, in Quality IT Design: development of quality software, consulting and coordination between Rheinmetall, Siemens and MM1 for the F35 Joint Fighter project in Weeze
PDSL / Bentley (United Kingdom) in galvanic quality management: troubleshooting and problem solving for galvanized plastic surfaces
Wolt (food), nationwide pre-requisite ISO22002 assessments for food storage warehouses, HACCP/hygiene consulting

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

9 months

VTR

Reha und Beruf

Feb 2020 - Mar 2023

3 years 2 months

Head of QHSE Germany

MacDermid Enthone GmbH

Responsible for the quality, environmental and occupational safety management system (ISO9001/14001/45001)
Internal and supplier audits
Operational quality management (inspection planning, management of change, complaint management, supplier management, problem-solving process)

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Sabbatical

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 3 months

Head of Quality Management

Joh. Clouth GmbH & Co. KG

Set up the quality management department according to ISO9001:2015
Led the quality management department for 2 sites
Realigned research & development to ISO9001:2015

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

4 months

Interim Head of Quality Management

Prevent TWB GmbH

Coaching, preparing and supporting the new Head of Quality Management according to IATF16949

Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

2 years 10 months

Quality Manager, Materials Group Europe Plant Schwelm

Avery Dennison Materials GmbH

Establishment of a new QM team with 15 members
QM Representative according to ISO9001
Internal audits
Development and implementation of a new concept to significantly improve complaint rates while optimizing quality and process costs (Lean Quality Management approach)
Operational quality management of all production areas and the supply chain, including supplier management and trading goods
Establishment of a printing lab for digital print films
Product and process qualification

Mar 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 4 months

Head of Quality Management Germany

Grohe AG

Overall management of operational quality assurance for 3 locations
Focus on quality costs, particularly in foundry and surface quality
Development, training and implementation of a structured problem-solving process
Qualification and validation of products and processes
Development and introduction of robust production processes

Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

3 years 2 months

Head of Quality Assurance

Titan Intertractor GmbH

Management of quality assurance and ISO9001 quality management
After Sales Service for international OEM customers
Introduction of compliant quality planning according to ISO9001
Internal audits and supplier audits

Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

7 years

Head of Quality Management

Crown Speciality Packaging GmbH

Introduction of an integrated management system for quality, environment and occupational safety (ISO9001/14001 and OHSAS18001)
Implementation of the World Class Performance corporate strategy
Operational quality assurance with SPC implementation and HACCP for food packaging
Internal audits, national and international supplier audits
Dangerous goods officer and BAM expert for hazardous goods packaging

Jul 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 6 months

Project Engineer

H.C. Sommer GmbH

Plant construction project management, creating P&ID diagrams, CAD
Technical documentation for mixing systems and tank farms (CE procedures, EC Machinery Directive, ATEX explosion protection)

Apr 1998 - Apr 1999

1 year 1 month

Project Engineer

EC Erdölchemie GmbH (now INEOS)

Plant construction project management (as part of a large-scale "Ethane Cracker" project)
Regulatory engineering / approval procedures (12th Federal Immission Control Ordinance) and safety analysis
Chemical and mechanical process engineering

Jul 1991 - Sep 1992

1 year 3 months

Industrial Mechanic

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Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (20.5 years), Chemical (5.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years), Food and Beverage (1.5 years), Education (0.5 years), and Automotive (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Chemical

Aerospace and Defense

Food and Beverage

Education

Automotive

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 (22.5 years), Operations (4 years), Audit (3 years), Supply Chain Management (3 years), Customer Service (3 years), and Project Management (2.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Audit

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Project Management

Summary

Leader with 25 years of strategic and operational leadership experience in quality | environmental | occupational safety and process management
Experienced 1st and 2nd party auditor for IATF 16949, internal auditor for ISO9001
ISO9001/14001/45001/IATF16949, product and machine safety CE, BImSchV, and more
Trainings, seminars, Kaizen workshops
communicative | analytical-strategic | dependable | pragmatic | solution-oriented | practitioner / hands-on
Knowledge of standards: ISO9001, EN9100/AS9100D, IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22000/22002
Quality expertise: quality strategy, building quality management systems, quality planning, process management, internal and external audits to ISO9001 and IATF16949, process management and operational quality assurance, Lean Six Sigma, lean management, solving complex problems
Complex process development and implementation in IT environments (SAP, Siemens MOM) for production processes
Environmental and occupational safety expertise: building integrated management systems, hazard and load analyses, impacts/aspects, legal register, dangerous goods officer, behavior-based safety strategy STOP, explosion protection, CE conformity procedures
Comprehensive and solid technical knowledge in many areas of production engineering
Industry knowledge: chemicals, metals, aviation, paper, automotive, packaging, food, consumer goods, label manufacturing, printing

Skills

Ms Office365
Very Good Sap R/3 Skills
Ibm As400 Erp Systems Such As Bpcs, Brain
Flowchart Software (Visio, Igrafx)
Statistical Software E.g. Minitab

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Oct 1997

Ruhr University

Diploma Engineer in mechanical engineering, specialization in process engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bochum, Germany · good

Sep 1988 - Jun 1991

Mannesmann AG

Industrial Mechanic, Plant Engineering · Solingen, Germany · very good

Jun 1988 - Present

Schwertstraße High School

German high school diploma · Solingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Auditor ISO TS16949 1st And 2nd Party

TÜV Süd

Dangerous goods officer RID/ADR

IOSH Safety

Zürich Risk Services

Train The Trainer

TAW Wuppertal

Internal Auditor ISO9001

SGS

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management, VTR, Head of QHSE Germany.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management at Freelancer.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Freelancer, Reha und Beruf, and MacDermid Enthone GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Aerospace and Defense. Andreas also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Education, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Audit. Andreas also has some experience in Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Aerospace and Defense, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Audit, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Ruhr University.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Auditor ISO TS16949 1st And 2nd Party, Dangerous goods officer RID/ADR, and IOSH Safety.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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