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Jean Schikora

ISO 27001 Implementation

Jean Schikora
Burg (bei Magdeburg), Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
6 months

ISO 27001 Implementation

Software Developer

  • Implemented an information security system within the existing ISO 9001 management system
May 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months

Quality Manager (PMO)

Transmission System Operator (Electricity Expansion)

  • Defined, coordinated, and supported quality management / quality assurance processes and measures in the overall project
  • Further developed the management system
  • Defined requirements, audited and monitored QM/QS measures of key contractors
  • Organized, conducted and followed up on Lessons Learned workshops
  • Handled complaint management
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
8 months

ISO 9001 Implementation

Software Developer

  • Implemented a quality management system according to ISO 9001
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
7 months

Interim Quality Manager

Class I Medical Device Manufacturer (Robotic)

  • Maintained and further developed the ISO 13485 quality management system
  • Processed CAPA
  • Supported audits with the notified body
  • Responsible person
  • Reviewed technical documentation
  • Served as Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Qualified, developed, and audited suppliers
Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
3 months

Interim Quality Manager

Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (Acoustics)

  • Supported addressing findings after the initial MDR certification
  • Handled technical documentation
Nov 2021 - Jun 2024
2 years 8 months

Integrated Management Representative (Interim)

Telecommunications Industry (Broadband Expansion)

  • Restructuring of organizational structure and processes
  • Further development of management system for ISO 9001/ISO 14001/EMAS/Occupational Safety seal 'Safe with System'
  • Coaching in project, complaint and risk management
  • Process development
  • Operational support for complaints, test planning, supplier qualification/development, audit support
  • Quality, occupational safety and environmental management representative
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 2 months

Interim Quality Manager

Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (Dental)

  • CAPA coordinator/complaint management according to ISO 13485 and GMP requirements
  • Risk management/FMEA team
  • Document/change management
  • Software validation
  • Supplier development
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
6 months

ISO 9001 Implementation

Electronics Manufacturer

  • Establishment of a management system according to ISO 9001
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
1 year 5 months

Interim Quality Manager

High-Performance Ceramics Manufacturer

  • Complaint management/risk analysis/FMEA facilitator
  • Maintenance of the management system according to ISO 9001
  • Test planning
  • Supplier qualification/development
  • GAP analysis IATF 16949
  • Onboarding of the quality management lead
May 2020 - Dec 2020
8 months

Strategic Process Development

Marketing & Web Group

  • Development of business processes
  • Definition of communication channels
  • Documentation management
  • Coaching in project management
Mar 2020 - Present
6 years 1 month

Strategic and Operational Management Consulting

Management Support - Jean Schikora

  • Strategic and operational management consulting for the automotive, medical device and industrial sectors
Mar 2020 - Dec 2024
4 years 10 months

Interim Quality Manager

Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (Software)

  • Created technical documentation using Confluence
  • Set up quality management system according to ISO 13485 using Confluence
  • Supported medical device approval
  • Guided transition from Class I (MDD) to Class IIa (MDR)
  • Managed complaint/change management using JIRA
  • Responsible person
  • Conducted clinical evaluation
  • Created/maintained medical device file
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Supported medical device decommissioning
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 1 month

Project Management

Engineering Office (IT)

  • PMO
  • Developed project plans
  • Coordinated project tasks
  • Supported technical documentation
Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years 6 months

Head of Quality Assurance/Quality Management

Wind Generator Manufacturing GmbH

  • Assessed and improved quality performance
  • Improved the ISO 9001 management system
  • Quality planning
  • International supplier qualification/development/auditing
  • Complaint management
  • Conducted and supported internal and external audits
  • FMEA moderator
  • Main responsibility for technical documentation worldwide
Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
1 year 9 months

Work and Travel

Work and Travel

Jan 2013 - May 2015
2 years 5 months

Head of Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

  • Enforcing and further developing the quality, environmental and energy management systems
  • Quality planning
  • Complaint management
  • Supplier qualification, development and auditing
  • FMEA moderator
  • Conducting and supporting internal and external audits
  • Preparing first sample inspection reports
  • Implementing and monitoring the continuous improvement process
  • Quality, energy, environmental, product safety, REACH and customer representative
  • Reviewing and approving technical documentation
Jul 2006 - Dec 2012
6 years 6 months

Quality Assurance Associate

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

  • Creating and maintaining quality documents
  • Complaint management
  • Preparing for quality, supplier and customer audits
  • Supplier selection, evaluation and sampling
  • Participating in the continuous improvement process
  • Preparing first sample inspection reports
  • Environmental and REACH representative
  • Maintaining the integrated management system
  • Reviewing technical documentation
Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
2 years 11 months

Industrial Clerk Trainee

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

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 Manufacturing (20 years), Healthcare (6 years), Automotive (6 years), Energy (5.5 years), Utilities (3 years), and Telecommunication (2.5 years).

Manufacturing
Healthcare
Automotive
Energy
Utilities
Telecommunication

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 (17.5 years), Operations (6 years), Strategy (6 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Research and Development (5 years), and Procurement (3.5 years).

Quality Assurance
Operations
Strategy
Project Management
Research and Development
Procurement

Skills

  • Standards: Iso 9000ff, Iso 13485, Iso 14971, Iatf 16949, Iso 14001, Iso 50001, Ifs
  • Methods: 8d Report, Capa, Apqp, Fmea, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Ppap / Vda Samples
  • It Skills: Microsoft Office
  • Quality Stats: Capability Analyses
  • Sap, Sage
  • Smartsolve, Babtec, Qmswrapper, Think Project, Signavio
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Teamhood, Miro

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Intermediate

Education

Jan 2009 - Nov 2015

Hamburg Distance University, Leipzig Study Center

Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial Engineering, focus on Mechanical Engineering / Quality Management · Leipzig, Germany

Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

KmB Technology Company for Rational Manufacturing mbH, Zerbst

Training as an Industrial Clerk · Zerbst, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ISO 14001 Advanced Training for Environmental Management Representatives and Internal Auditors

VOREST AG

ISO 50001 Energy Management Representative

VOREST AG

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Process Orientation and the 24 Controls

DQS GmbH

NIS2 at the Intersection with ISO 27001

DQS GmbH

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor

VOREST AG

Automotive Quality Management Representative

VOREST AG

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor / Environmental Site Auditor - EMAS

VOREST AG

VDA 6.5 Product Auditor

VOREST AG

VDA 6.3 Process Auditor

VOREST AG

Responsible Person According to Art. 15 Regulation (EU) 2017/745

Trautmann Managementsystem GmbH & Co. KG

Medical Writing

Apollon Hochschule

Introduction to Medical Technology

Oncampus, a subsidiary of Lübeck University of Applied Sciences

Automotive Methods - Core Tools for System/Process Auditors

VOREST AG

Biostatistics

Oncampus, a subsidiary of Lübeck University of Applied Sciences

Six Sigma

Oncampus, a subsidiary of Lübeck University of Applied Sciences

Expert Quality Management Medical Devices International TÜV

TÜV Rheinland

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor and Supplier Auditor

VOREST AG

Clinical Evaluation

Johner Institut

Data Protection Officer

VOREST AG

TÜV Quality Auditor

TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Quality Manager

TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Quality Representative

TÜV Rheinland

Healthy Leadership: How You and Your Team Stay Motivated and Perform at Your Best

Haufe Akademie Berlin

FMEA Training

TÜV Süd, Hanover

Lean Workshop Shopfloor Management

REFA, Barleben

Professional Problem Solving with the 8-D Method

VOREST AG, Aurich

Automotive Product Safety Officer

TÜV Akademie, Dresden

DGQ Quality Specialist

DGQ, Berlin

Basics of Form and Positional Tolerances

Perschmann, Braunschweig

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Where is Jean based?

Jean is based in Burg (bei Magdeburg), Germany.

What languages does Jean speak?

Jean speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jean have?

Jean has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Jean has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Jean may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jean be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jean would be well-suited for roles such as: ISO 27001 Implementation, Quality Manager (PMO), ISO 9001 Implementation.

What is Jean's latest experience?

Jean's most recent position is ISO 27001 Implementation at Software Developer.

What companies has Jean worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jean has worked for Software Developer, Transmission System Operator (Electricity Expansion), Class I Medical Device Manufacturer (Robotic), Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (Acoustics), and Telecommunications Industry (Broadband Expansion).

Which industries is Jean most experienced in?

Jean is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Automotive. Jean also has some experience in Energy, Utility Services, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Jean most experienced in?

Jean is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Jean also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Jean worked in recently?

Jean has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Jean worked in recently?

Jean has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Jean's education?

Jean holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, focus on Mechanical Engineering / Quality Management from Hamburg Distance University, Leipzig Study Center.

Does Jean have any certificates?

Jean has 29 certificates. Among them, these include: ISO 14001 Advanced Training for Environmental Management Representatives and Internal Auditors, ISO 50001 Energy Management Representative, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Process Orientation and the 24 Controls.

What is the availability of Jean?

Jean is immediately available for suitable projects.

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