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Georg (Christian) Schönhof

Managing Partner

Georg Schönhof
Neckartenzlingen, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
1 month

Internal environmental auditor

VOREST AG

  • Function of environmental audits
  • ISO 19011: Principles, planning and conduction of audits
  • Meeting the requirements of ISO 14001
  • Identifying and assessing the EMS requirements
  • Conducting audit interviews
  • Documenting audit results
  • Function and tasks of ISO 14001 auditors
  • Function and tasks of environmental auditors
Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
1 month

ISO 27001 - Fundamentals and internal auditor

Lloyd's Register

Feb 2019 - Feb 2019
1 month

Participant, VDA QMC Regional Conferences International

VDA QMC

Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
1 month

VDA 6.4 - Upgrade training for 1st-party auditors

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH

  • VDA quality standard of the automotive industry
  • Application area of VDA 6.4
  • Structure and composition of the standard
  • Chapters 1-3
  • Chapters 4-10
  • New or changed system requirements for production equipment manufacturers
  • The evaluation systematics
Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
1 month

Revision VDA 6.3 - Upgrade process auditor VDA 6.3 (2010) to VDA 6.3 (2016)

VOREST AG

  • VDA volume 6.3
  • Potential analysis (process element P1)
  • Assessment and classification
  • Using the question catalogue with the help of practical examples
  • Process elements P2-P7 and service (PD)
  • Process audit application area
  • Qualification of process auditors for the process audit
  • Code of conduct for the process audit
  • Process audit procedure: audit program, order, preparation, execution, result assessment, result presentation and post-processing
May 2017 - May 2017
1 month

IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
1 month

ISO 9001:2015 Revision

VOREST AG

  • Need of the major revision of ISO 9001:2015
  • Overview of the changes to ISO 9001:2015
  • Revised requirements of ISO 9001:2015 to topics: process management, risk management, context of the organization, performance of the organization, knowledge management
  • High Level Structure and PDCA cycle: scope, normative references, terms and definitions, context, leadership, planning & support, operation, performance evaluation & improvement
  • Effects of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and determination of required actions
  • Measures and opportunities from the new ISO 9001:2015
  • Transitional provisions and effects on ISO 9001 certification
Sep 2012 - Sep 2012
1 month

Process Auditor VDA 6.3 - Module A

TÜV SÜD Akademie

  • QM systems, application and benefits of process audit
  • Introduction to VDA volume 6, part 3
  • Methods in quality management
  • Turtle analysis for risk determination
  • Customer requirements and their interpretation
  • Steps of process-oriented audit
  • Preparation, execution and completion
  • Communication, ethics and code of conduct
  • Evaluation rules and evaluation with practical exercises
  • Learning control
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
1 month

Systemaudits for production equipment manufacturers (VDA 6.4:2005) for internal auditors

VDA OMC

  • Extended requirements for production equipment manufacturers according to VDA 6.4:2005 versus ISO 9001:2000
  • Specific interpretation and application of requirements for single/series production: project management, feasibility, acceptance conditions, continuous improvement in product and process, statistical/quality methods
  • Process-oriented assignment and evaluation according to VDA 6.4:2005
  • Different process models of companies and comparability through standard process mapping
  • Analysis of customer-oriented processes based on the VDA process model
  • Risk considerations and process evaluations
  • Exercises/group work: system evaluations (audit simulation), process analyses, process evaluations and audit planning
Sep 2007 - Sep 2007
1 month

Process audit for single production and workshop manufacturing (VDA 6.7)

VDA QMC

  • Content, structure and composition of VDA volume 6 part 7
  • VDA process model and process characteristics
  • Company process landscape and assignment to standard processes
  • Audit technique and evaluation as well as presentation of audit results
  • Overlap of process audit and QM system audit, conclusions from the process audit on the QM system
  • Process audit as instrument for process optimization
  • Application of VDA 6.7 in group work and role plays with practical case studies
Jul 2006 - Jul 2006
1 month

ISO/TS 16949:2002 for internal auditors

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

  • Objectives and benefits of ISO/TS 16949:2002
  • Key requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002
  • Required tools
  • Requirements for internal audits
  • Process-oriented audit techniques for preparation, execution and follow-up
  • Audit case study
Dec 2003 - Dec 2003
1 month

Quality Assurance Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

Moody International Certification

  • Assessment and evaluation of quality systems to conform to ISO 9001 and ISO 19011
Mar 1999 - Apr 1999
2 months

Auditor training - extension to VDA volume 6.1

BFU - Office for Business Development Schönhof & Partner

  • General qualifications of the auditor according to DIN ISO 10011-2
  • Knowledge and understanding of standards DIN EN ISO 9000–9004
  • Knowledge and understanding of VDA volume 6 parts 1–6
  • Detailed explanation of each standard element
  • System audit according to VDA volume 6.1
Oct 1998 - Oct 1998
1 month

Intensive training for auditors/lead auditors

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

Summary

I bring extensive experience in auditing and quality management systems with a focus on environmental, automotive, and IT standards. I have developed a strong foundation in ISO and VDA standards through hands-on roles and specialized training courses. My work ranges from executing internal audits and process evaluations to ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. I am committed to improving systems and elevating procedures to meet the rigorous requirements of various industries.

I value precision and clarity, applying my deep knowledge of audit methodologies and risk assessment to deliver measurable quality improvements. My background in energy and process engineering complements my auditing skills, enabling me to bring reliable and practical insights to complex quality management challenges.

Skills

Results From Projects With Clients (According To The Project List)

Quality Assurance And Improvement

  • Interim Quality Manager (Around 20 Projects)
  • Internal Audits: Planning, Execution, Reporting (Around 20 Projects, Usually Multiple Audits With Follow-ups)
  • Fmeas: Training And Facilitation (Around 25 Projects)
  • Ppap/initial Samples: Execution And/or Support (Around 20 Projects)
  • 8ds: Training And Support (Around 20 Projects)
  • Apqp: Coordination (Around 20 Projects)
  • Spc: Training And Partial Implementation (Around 10 Projects)
  • Msa: Training And Execution (Around 5 Projects)
  • Reliability/maintainability: Training And Partial Implementation (Around 5 Projects)
  • Certification Projects According To Various Standards: Preparation And Execution (Around 30 Projects)
  • Suppliers: Ensuring Reliability, Re-selection (Around 5 Projects)
  • System Documentation: Creation/optimization (Around 30 Projects)

Environmental Management

  • Interim Environmental Manager (Around 5 Projects)
  • Internal Audits: Planning, Execution, Reporting (Around 15 Projects)
  • Iso 14001 Training And Facilitation (Around 5 Projects)
  • Handling Reach And Rohs (Around 5 Projects)

Cost Savings And Process Optimization

  • Process Optimization For Material And Resource Efficiency (7 Funded Projects)
  • Reduction Of Production Space From Three Halls To One (1 Project)
  • Organization And Execution Of Relocations (Around 3 Projects)
  • Closure Of External Warehouses And Integration Into Existing Storage (Around 5 Projects)
  • Organization Of Stockpiling In Warehouse And At Workstations (Around 10 Projects)
  • Savings In Production Materials (Around 5 Projects)
  • Optimization Of Material Transport (Around 10 Projects)
  • Development Of New Process Flows Through Relocation And Workstation Improvements (Around 10 Projects)
  • Shortening Of Routes And Wait Times For Semi-finished Products (Around 5 Projects)
  • One Design Proposal Was Patented By The Client

Other

  • Project Coordination And Staff Coaching In All Projects
  • Strategy Development (Around 5 Projects)
  • Train-the-trainer Programs (Around 3 Projects)
  • Software Development: See [Link]

Technical Focus

  • In All Company Areas: Project Coordination
  • Process Optimization
  • Training/coaching
  • Strategy Development
  • Implementation And Support Of Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Tqm, Etc.)

Industries

  • Automotive
  • Machinery And Plant Engineering
  • Supplier And Manufacturing Industry
  • Medical Technology
  • Aerospace
  • Service Sector
  • Chemical Industry
  • Textile Industry
  • And Many More

Core Activities

  • Project Management
  • Interim Management
  • Coordination Of Development Projects
  • Quality Management, Quality Assurance
  • Production Relocation
  • Supplier Management
  • Working With Sap
  • Software Development (Own)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma Engineer, Energy and Process Engineering · Energy and Process Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Internal Environmental Auditor for ISO 14001:2015/EMAS - 1st and 2nd party auditor

VOREST AG

ISO 27001 - Fundamentals and internal auditor

Lloyd's Register

IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor (based on IATF 16949:2016)

LRQA

Process Auditor VDA 6.3 - Module A

TÜV SÜD Akademie GmbH

Internal Auditor VDA 6.4:2005

VDA OMC

ISO/TS 16949:2002 for Internal Auditors

LRQA

Quality Assurance Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

Moody International Certification

Auditor training - extension to VDA Volume 6.1

BFU - Büro Für Unternehmensentwicklung Schönhof & Partner

Practical Training Intensive Course for Auditors/Lead Auditors

LRQA

Lead Auditor

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

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Where is Georg based?

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

What languages does Georg speak?

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

How many years of experience does Georg have?

Georg has at least 0 years of experience. During this time, Georg has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 0 months. Note that Georg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Georg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Georg would be well-suited for roles such as: Internal environmental auditor, ISO 27001 - Fundamentals and internal auditor, Participant, VDA QMC Regional Conferences International.

What is Georg's latest experience?

Georg's most recent position is Internal environmental auditor at VOREST AG.

What companies has Georg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georg has worked for VOREST AG and Lloyd's Register.

Which industries is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Audit, and Sustainability Management. Georg also has some experience in Project Management.

What is Georg's education?

Georg holds a Bachelor in Energy and Process Engineering from Technical University of Berlin.

Does Georg have any certificates?

Georg has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Internal Environmental Auditor for ISO 14001:2015/EMAS - 1st and 2nd party auditor, ISO 27001 - Fundamentals and internal auditor, and IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor (based on IATF 16949:2016).

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