Georg (Christian) Schönhof
Managing Partner
Experience
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
1 monthInternal 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 monthISO 27001 - Fundamentals and internal auditor
Lloyd's Register
Feb 2019 - Feb 2019
1 monthParticipant, VDA QMC Regional Conferences International
VDA QMC
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
1 monthVDA 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 monthRevision 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 monthIATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor
Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
1 monthISO 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 monthProcess 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 monthSystemaudits 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 monthProcess 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 monthISO/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 monthQuality 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 monthsAuditor 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 monthIntensive 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
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
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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