Isabel Kaus - Business Owner

Q: Where is Isabel based?

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

Q: What languages does Isabel speak?

Isabel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Isabel have?

Isabel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Isabel has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Isabel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Isabel has worked for Sales and production of agricultural products , Plastic injection molding in the automotive sector , Mechanical and plant engineering , TRAU.konfetti , and Rovema GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Isabel most experienced in?

Isabel is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage . Isabel also has some experience in Professional Services and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Isabel most experienced in?

Isabel is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Isabel also has some experience in Project Management and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Isabel worked in recently?

Isabel has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Isabel worked in recently?

Isabel has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Sustainability Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: What is Isabel's education?

Isabel holds a Master in Business Administration and Quality Management from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) from Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences .

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Grünberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

3 months

Sales and production of agricultural products

Recording all company processes from scratch
Documenting processes
Identifying potential improvements

Apr 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Plastic injection molding in the automotive sector

Consulting services in the context of sustainability
Supporting sustainability reporting
Analyzing recycled material use
Implementing customer requirements in sustainability

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Plastic injection molding in the automotive sector

Consulting for maintaining management systems according to DIN EN ISO 45001, 50001, 14001 and IATF 16949
Supporting certification according to these standards

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Mechanical and plant engineering

Preparing for the initial certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001
Conducting the initial certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Grünberg, Germany

Business Owner

TRAU.konfetti

Planning and delivering wedding speeches
Planning and organizing welcome parties
Moderating events
Organizing wedding ceremonies with humor and enthusiasm

Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 3 months

Fernwald, Germany

Head of Quality, Environment & Energy

Rovema GmbH

Supported the implementation of an information security management system according to ISO 27001
Supported the implementation of a business continuity management system according to ISO 22301
Managed the team responsible for quality, sustainability, environment, and energy (final inspection and machine safety, production control, integrated management system)
Oversaw all quality and sustainability matters in custom machine manufacturing
Carried out and supervised sustainable projects such as life cycle assessments (LCA), carbon footprint calculations, and process optimization

Nov 2020 - Present

5 years 4 months

Grünberg, Germany

Owner

KAUSulting

Provided consulting services in process management, quality management, and sustainability
Established and maintained energy and environmental certifications according to ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 on a greenfield site
Ensured and optimized quality assurance processes aligned with DIN EN ISO 9001
Prepared and facilitated event moderation
Conducted workshop moderation in a business context
Served as a speaker on personal change and motivation
Moderated the joint development and visualization of corporate strategy, e.g., for sustainability reports or corporate communication strategies
Implemented strategic decisions into companies' operational processes
Supported compliance with legal requirements in the context of sustainability
Collected data for sustainability reporting
Developed and documented internal processes for sustainability
Structured data and created performance indicators
Established and internally audited quality management systems according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Established and internally audited energy management systems according to ISO 50001
Established and internally audited environmental management systems according to ISO 14001
Captured company processes in line with ISO 9001
Updated and revised process documentation
Identified and implemented potential process improvements
Implemented quality assurance processes in an automotive environment
Analyzed processes to ensure they met customer requirements

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Creglingen, Germany

Plant Quality Manager / Head of Quality Management

ITW Fastener Products GmbH

Maintained and enhanced the quality management system according to IATF 16949
Served as deputy energy, environmental, and safety officer according to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001
Led the quality team in quality planning, quality control, and laboratory
Held overall responsibility for quality management and assurance in an automotive environment

Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years

Stadtallendorf, Germany

Industrial Sustainability, Environment & Energy

Ferrero OHG mbH

Maintained and improved the management system according to ISO 14001
Maintained and improved the management system according to ISO 50001
Handled all topics related to sustainability, environment, and energy in the manufacturing sector
Ensured compliance with legal requirements in environmental and energy areas
Carried out continuous improvement projects in sustainability, environment, and energy

Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

3 years

Stadtallendorf, Germany

Dual-study student in Industrial Engineering, focusing on Mechanical Engineering

Ferrero OHG GmbH

Studied industrial engineering with a focus on mechanical engineering in a dual-study program
Participated in project work in central departments such as maintenance, production, and environmental and energy management
Learned about and supported essential business processes in a production environment

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (6.5 years), Manufacturing (6.5 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), and Professional Services (5.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

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 Sustainability Management (11 years), Operations (6.5 years), Quality Assurance (6.5 years), Project Management (4 years), and Production (3 years).

Sustainability Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Production

Skills

Preparation And Implementation Of Event Moderation
Conducting Workshop Moderation In A Business Context
Speaker On Personal Change And Motivation
Moderation For Jointly Creating And Visualizing Company Strategy (E.g. In The Context Of A Sustainability Report, Corporate Communication Strategy, …)
Implementation Of Strategic Decisions Into The Company's Operational Processes
Meeting Legal Requirements In The Context Of Sustainability
Collecting Data For Sustainability Reporting
Creating And Documenting Internal Company Processes For Sustainability
Structuring Data, Creating Key Figures
Quality Management Systems (Din En Iso 9001 And Iatf 16949)
Energy Management Systems (Din En Iso 50001)
Environmental Management Systems (Din En Iso 14001)
Mapping Business Processes According To Iso 9001
Updating And Revising Process Documentation
Presenting And Implementing Possible Process Improvements
Implementing Quality Assurance Processes
Analyzing Processes To Meet Customer Requirements
Ms Office Basics
Ms Office Visio
Adobe Acrobat
Ghg-protocol, Sbti, Gri Etc.
Class B Driver's License
Reading
Having Inspiring Conversations
Road Cycling
Attending Seminars
Mountain Sports Of All Kinds

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration and Quality Management · Salzgitter, Germany

Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) · Wetzlar, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Energy Auditor ISO 50001:2018

Class B driver's license

Kaizen Specialist

NLP Hypnosis Coach

NLP-Master

NLP-Practitioner

Quality Auditor IATF 16949:2016

Quality Auditor ISO 9001:2015

Environmental Auditor ISO 14001:2015

Profile

Created

September 2022

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Isabel based?

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

What languages does Isabel speak?

Isabel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Isabel have?

Isabel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Isabel has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Isabel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Isabel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Isabel would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Owner, Head of Quality, Environment & Energy, Owner.

What companies has Isabel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Isabel has worked for Sales and production of agricultural products, Plastic injection molding in the automotive sector, Mechanical and plant engineering, TRAU.konfetti, and Rovema GmbH.

Which industries is Isabel most experienced in?

Isabel is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Isabel also has some experience in Professional Services and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Isabel most experienced in?

Isabel is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA). Isabel also has some experience in Project Management and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Isabel worked in recently?

Isabel has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Isabel worked in recently?

Isabel has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sustainability Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Isabel's education?

Isabel holds a Master in Business Administration and Quality Management from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) from Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Isabel have any certificates?

Isabel has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Energy Auditor ISO 50001:2018, Class B driver's license, and Kaizen Specialist.

What is the availability of Isabel?

Isabel is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Isabel?

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