Norman Richter - Occupational Safety Specialist

Q: Where is Norman based?

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

Q: What languages does Norman speak?

Norman speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Norman have?

Norman has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Norman has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Norman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Norman's latest experience?

Norman's most recent position is Occupational Safety Specialist at Baltic Distillery GmbH .

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

In recent years, Norman has worked for Baltic Distillery GmbH and Centogene GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Manufacturing , and Biotechnology . Norman also has some experience in Healthcare and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing . Norman also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Manufacturing , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Roggentin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 4 months

Occupational Safety Specialist

Baltic Distillery GmbH

Further development of the quality management system
Conducting internal audits
Preparing for and following up on audits
Conducting hygiene audits
Planning external audits
Creating and tracking deviations
Maintaining and creating documents
Training employees (food hygiene, product protection)
Revising supplier management with the purchasing department
Digitalizing the lab and parts of production with new equipment and electronic document management software
Close collaboration with purchasing, sales department, HR and production management
Preparing the management review together with executive management
Test equipment coordinator

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Head of Quality Management and Quality Assurance

Baltic Distillery GmbH

Further development of the quality management system
Conducting internal audits
Preparing for and following up on audits
Conducting hygiene audits
Planning external audits
Creating and tracking deviations
Maintaining and creating documents
Training employees (food hygiene, product protection)
Revising supplier management with the purchasing department
Digitalizing the lab with new equipment to improve production processes and electronic document management software
Close collaboration with the purchasing and sales departments, HR and production management
Preparing the management review together with executive management
Test equipment coordinator

Jan 2021 - May 2022

1 year 5 months

Quality Manager

Centogene GmbH

Further development of the quality management system
Conducting internal audits
Preparing for and following up on audits
Conducting hygiene audits
Planning external audits with the project manager from the USA
Creating and tracking CAPAs
Maintaining and creating documents (Qualio QMS)
Training employees (Qualio QMS, internal auditing, CAPAs, QM basics)
Establishing supplier management with the purchasing department
Project planning for the integration of a hazardous materials software
Close collaboration with the lab
Planning certification according to ISO 15189
Project planning for equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ)

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

11 months

Quality Coordinator

Darguner Brauerei GmbH

Further development of the quality management system (result: unannounced audit end of March: 95.04% Higher Level)
Conducting internal audits
Preparing for and following up on audits
Conducting hygiene audits
Handling complaints (IPW document management system)
Evaluating error logs (IPW DMS)
Label inspection according to EU Food Information Regulation (beer and non-alcoholic beverages)
Implementing HACCP
Maintaining and creating documents (IPW DMS)
Facility inspections
Training employees (hygiene; Infection Protection Act; occupational safety; food defense; food fraud, migrating to online training)
Collaboration with pest control providers
Creating analytical reports via Quick View to provide quality reports to Denmark
Creating product questionnaires (retail) and processing export questionnaires (beer)
Supplier evaluations
Food fraud management
Close collaboration with the lab, technical department and production management on processes and error logs
Creating cleaning matrices together with AfG departmental management
Setting up an online training portal

Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

9 months

Quality Assurance / Quality Management Associate

Fruitwork Dienstleistungscenter GmbH

Building a quality management system within one month (result: 95.4% higher level)
Conducting internal audits
Preparing for and following up on audits
Conducting hygiene audits
Handling complaints
Monitoring test equipment and initial setup in collaboration with the manufacturer and calibration office (checkweigher/metal detectors)
Checking layouts during incoming goods and sampling
Incoming goods inspections of raw materials and documentation
Implementing HACCP
Maintaining and creating documents
Facility inspections
Training employees (hygiene; Infection Protection Act; occupational safety; food defense; food fraud)
Production controls
Ordering supplies for production
Supporting the production manager
Collaboration with pest control providers
Forwarding incoming goods documents to Nutwork
Introducing new machines and lines

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Head of Quality Assurance / Quality Management

Allfein Feinkost GmbH & Co. KG

Conduct internal audits
Prepare and follow up audits (IFS Food: 96% as of 15.02.2019)
Conduct hygiene audits
Perform line inspections
Handle complaints
Ship produced items to external lab
Monitor testing equipment
Conduct supplier evaluations and supplier audits
Review and create specifications
Check folding carton layouts
Perform incoming goods inspections for fresh and packaging materials
Implement HACCP
Maintain and create documents
Conduct site inspections
Train employees (hygiene; IFSG; occupational safety; food defense; food fraud)
Perform production checks
Order quality assurance and production supplies
Request supplier questionnaires
Create and maintain the document matrix

Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 2 months

Quality Management / Quality Assurance Specialist

Port International

Conduct sensory tests
Implement HACCP
Conduct hygiene audits
Prepare production samples and ship them
Maintain documents
Handle complaints
Ship produced items to external lab

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Quality Management / Quality Assurance Assistant

Eisbär Eis Produktions GmbH

Conduct sensory tests
Implement HACCP
Conduct hygiene audits
Prepare production samples and ship them
Maintain documents
Handle complaints
Ship produced items to external lab

Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

6 months

Quality Management / Quality Assurance Intern

Stollwerck Norderstedt GmbH & Co. KG

Conduct sensory tests
Inspect incoming packaging materials
Take raw material samples
Conduct hygiene audits
Prepare production samples and ship them
Bachelor thesis: A ranking system to optimize allergen management in chocolate production

Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

2 months

Germany

Cook

Bundeswehr Marine

Prepare daily communal meals in confined spaces
Clean assigned loads and rooms
Store and stow delivered food
Place orders and perform quality checks on delivery
Create watch schedules
Provide first aid at the medical station

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 Food and Beverage (8 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Biotechnology (1.5 years), and Healthcare (1.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Manufacturing

Biotechnology

Healthcare

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 (9.5 years), Operations (5.5 years), Production (4.5 years), Supply Chain Management (2.5 years), Procurement (1.5 years), and Project Management (1.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

Excellent knowledge of IFS certifications
Sound judgment regarding the quality of raw materials and semi-finished products
In-depth experience with IFS Food/Broker as a QS staff member and as head of QS/QM
Familiar with current food regulations/HACCP/specification development
Cooperative yet determined and independent working style
Strong interest in building my career in quality management

Skills

Ms Office Suite: Good Working Knowledge
Microsoft Dynamics Nav: Good Working Knowledge
Prodin

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Dec 2015

Münster University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Food Business · Nutritional Science · Münster, Germany

Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

Vocational School of the Hanseatic City of Rostock – Services and Trades

Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Nutrition and Home Economics · Rostock, Germany

Jul 2000 - Jul 2003

TriHotel am Schweizer Wald in Rostock and Uschi's Gasthof in Neuendorf

Journeyman Cook · Cook · Rostock, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Q 4.0 Training Microsoft 365 in Vocational Training

Q 4.0 Training New Leadership: Leading Successfully Through the Digital Transformation as a Trainer

Test Equipment Coordinator (TÜV®)

TÜV NORD Academy

QM Quality Officer (TÜV)

TÜV NORD

Train-the-Trainer – Aptitude Test (AEVO)

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Rostock

Trainer License

Profile

Created

June 2023

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Norman based?

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

What languages does Norman speak?

Norman speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Norman have?

Norman has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Norman has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Norman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Norman be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Norman would be well-suited for roles such as: Occupational Safety Specialist, Head of Quality Management and Quality Assurance, Quality Manager.

What is Norman's latest experience?

Norman's most recent position is Occupational Safety Specialist at Baltic Distillery GmbH.

What companies has Norman worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Norman has worked for Baltic Distillery GmbH and Centogene GmbH.

Which industries is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology. Norman also has some experience in Healthcare and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Norman also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

Which industries has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Norman's education?

Norman holds a Bachelor in Nutritional Science from Münster University of Applied Sciences.

Does Norman have any certificates?

Norman has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Q 4.0 Training Microsoft 365 in Vocational Training, Q 4.0 Training New Leadership: Leading Successfully Through the Digital Transformation as a Trainer, and Test Equipment Coordinator (TÜV®).

What is the availability of Norman?

Norman is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Norman?

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