Sven Müller
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi)
Experience
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi)
Sächsisch-Bayerische Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
GAP analysis of the current state of operations
Coordination of safety talks
Analysis, evaluation, and follow-up of sustainable corrective actions for near-miss and accident reports
Tracking lean activities that optimize occupational safety
Ensuring workplace safety throughout the plant
Optimizing communication within the plant and with other group sites
Raising employee awareness of the need for a safe environment
Management Representative for Quality, Environment, Energy and Occupational Safety
cunova GmbH
GAP analysis of the current state of operations
Sustainable planning, implementation, and assurance of new process workflows in line with legal, regulatory, and normative requirements
Structuring the management system with tasks and responsibilities/roles of process owners through workshops and training
Ensuring retention of existing certifications and supporting colleagues in maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001
Tracking resolution of all audit findings
Ensuring the continuation of all four standards
Optimizing and streamlining the existing management system for a more practical organization
Raising employee awareness within the integrated management system
HSE Manager
Eisengießerei Dinklage GmbH
Sustainable planning, development, and monitoring of operational and strategic concepts, regulations, and policies (e.g. plant security, reduction of near-misses)
Support in drafting HSE specifications for casting cranes, extraction systems, and sand processing plants
Structuring the HSE team with tasks and responsibilities
Supporting the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 with EMAS, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001
Tracking resolution of all audit findings
Creation and implementation of a BBS system (e.g. through training videos)
Reduction of accidents
Raising employee awareness of occupational safety and the environment
Reducing language barriers
Supplier Manager and Troubleshooter
SENEC GmbH
Structuring, implementing, and tracking measures for sustainable supply chain principles/performance
Auditing suppliers based on VDA 6.3
Tracking resolution of all audit findings
Successful supplier development and ensuring supply chain stability and performance
Quality Manager (Global) and Troubleshooter
RIMOWA GmbH
Structuring, implementing, and tracking measures for sustainable quality organization globally and locally
Implementing metrics to measure performance
Optimizing internal and external processes for better communication between departments and with suppliers
Creating process descriptions and improvement loops for SQE, lab, and general quality assurance
Developing and aligning agreements with suppliers (e.g. QSV, delivery windows)
Supporting and transferring knowledge in core competencies (Lean Management, quality assurance, production, suppliers, FMEA creation and expansion)
Successfully building a sustainable organization with an organizational chart, RACI, KPIs, and job descriptions up to training plans
Supplier Manager and Trouble Shooter
CLAAS Saulgau GmbH
Structuring, execution and tracking of measures for sustainable supply chain principles/performance
Implementing key figures to measure our performance
Optimizing internal and external processes for better customer-supplier communication
Consolidating ZDF (numbers, data, facts) in the ERP system
Developing and agreeing on arrangements between customer and supplier (e.g. QSV, delivery windows, frozen zone)
Support and knowledge transfer in core competences (planning, production, suppliers)
Successful supplier development and ensuring supply chains and their performance
Interim Quality Planner and Trouble Shooter
RAFI GmbH & Co. KG
Ensuring supplier performance for the project before SOP
Structuring and tracking completion measures
Implementing key figures to measure our performance
Team building with production, development and design
Consolidating ZDF (numbers, data, facts)
Support and knowledge transfer in core competences (QVP, development, design, production, suppliers, FMEA expansion)
Successful project start into series production
Successful development of individual gates
Interim Quality Manager and QMB/UMB/EMB
OBD Precision GmbH
Introducing standards for handling 8D reports
Structuring the QA department
Implementing key figures to measure our performance
Team building for QA department with production and process engineering
Consolidating ZDF (numbers, data, facts)
Support and knowledge transfer in core competences
Successful company turnaround
Developing the company to certification readiness
Securing and expanding jobs
Fostering a culture change mindset
Interim Quality Manager and QMB
MA Automotive Deutschland GmbH
Building a QA structure with staff and equipment for a new plant (270 robots)
Introducing standards for handling 8D reports
Structuring the QA department
Implementing key figures to measure our performance
Team building for QA department with production
Consolidating ZDF (numbers, data, facts)
Visualizing quality and safety issues to raise awareness in all departments
Support in implementing ISO 45001 with lean approaches
Knowledge transfer in core competences
First-time implementation of key figures
Successful turnaround and certification readiness (initial & follow-up audits)
Eliminating Q-helb2 in the team from 74% to 94.6%
Developing into B- and A-suppliers
Managing Partner | Consultant and Trouble Shooter
qdc GmbH + qdc Akademie GmbH
Consultant, auditor and trainer
Trouble shooter, crisis manager, optimizer and turnaround specialist for companies (also in distress)
Preparing companies for certification in quality, environmental (in line with EMAS), energy, asset management systems, and ISMS/TISAX + data protection
Moderating FMEAs
Enforcing, monitoring and updating the HACCP system
Implementing and maintaining lean management
Training and development
Brought all clients/partners to certification readiness
Very grateful and happy clients/partners
Reducing or eliminating waste
Quality Manager & Quality Management Representative
Hock Sachsen GmbH (now RUPF SPW Technologies GmbH)
Introduction of standards and structuring of the QA department
Implementation of key figures to measure performance
Team building in QA with production
Consolidation of ZDF (numbers, data, facts)
Visualization of quality and safety issues to raise awareness in all departments
Support and knowledge transfer on Automotive Core Tools
Reduced complaints by 43% (2015–2016)
Reduced quality costs by 41% (2015–2016)
Reduced 100% inspections by 61% (2015–2016)
First-time implementation of key figures
Reduced work accidents by 36% (2015–2016)
Successful remediation and certification readiness (initial & surveillance audits)
Implementation of ISO/TS to IATF 16949 (50%)
Elimination of all CSL 1 and 2 levels through problem-solving processes
Development to B- and A-level supplier
Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Representative
Westfalia Presstechnik GmbH & Co. KG + H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH
Enforcing, monitoring, and improving the management system through system, process, and supplier audits
Leading and further developing the energy & environmental management team
Carrying out EM/UM projects (pressure band reduction, waste heat recovery, energy assessment, lighting control groups, cooling circuit addition, reduction of hazardous substances, strategic energy procurement)
Defining and analyzing internal and external quality deviation reports
Training on QM/EM/UM systems
Recording current status and actions in the HSE area
Safety and fire protection training
Participating in new investments for energy- and environmentally efficient plants
Collecting and analyzing consumption data (energy, operating materials)
Creating work and inspection instructions, checklists
Participating in quality circles (Ishikawa, 5W, Automotive Core Tools)
Maintaining the legal register and energy/environmental aspects according to standards
Evaluating quality costs and creating action plans
Energy and environmental management audit with no deviations
ISO/TS 16949 audit with 9 minor and 0 major deviations
Reduced energy use by 4% while maintaining/increasing production output
Developed both companies into B- and A-level suppliers through customer audits
Lean Manager
Westfalia Presstechnik GmbH & Co. KG + H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH
Introducing standards and checking their sustainability
Ambassador for continuous improvement (workshops, lean principles learning factory)
Data analysis including KPI development
Monitoring the success of measures
Presenting and tracking continuous improvement results
Planning, organizing, and conducting employee training
Leading workshops (5S with 6S, SMED, TPM, swimline)
Coordinating all optimization projects with GoGemba
Developing a concept for a sustainable safety philosophy with KPIs and visualization
Creating and tracking checklists
Providing support and knowledge transfer to other sites
Implemented lean thinking in both companies
Motivated employees through work optimization
Improved and streamlined production processes
Conducted the first 100% lean workshop in the H&T Group
Reduced lead time by 65% in CI projects
Completed the "Lean Management in Production" training program for ~380 employees within six months
Quality Management Representative
Magna Exteriors & Interiors (Meerane) GmbH
Supplier support and development
Establishing a document control process according to ISO/TS 16949:2009 for the plant
Monitoring and maintaining the QM system according to ISO/TS 16949
Conducting internal and supplier audits according to VDA 6.3
Facilitating FMEAs for various bumper variants
Handling complaints according to 8D principles
Creating and maintaining audit-ready documentation (FMEA, DOE, audit reports)
Leading Six Sigma and CI projects
Developing a safety system with training
Developing VSA/VSD for process mapping and implementation
Successful initial certification to ISO/TS 16949:2009
Reduced supply chain costs through standardization
Improved the work environment with 5S
Maintained ISO/TS 16949:2009
Quality Planner
Magna Exteriors & Interiors (Meerane) GmbH
Managing production-related tests to improve process capability with Automotive Core Tools (FMEA, SPC, PLP, APQP, PPAP, 8D)
Auditing according to VDA 6.3
Monitoring and maintaining the QM system through audits, KPI maintenance, and action tracking
Facilitating FMEAs for injection-molded parts
Carrying out a Six Sigma project (saving €456,000 in assembly)
Coordinating and performing final inspections in assembly and incoming goods (work/inspection instructions)
Creating checklists and participating in quality circles
Creating and working through Ishikawa diagrams
Visual inspection of incoming goods, painted parts, and color shade measurements
Coordinating Kaizen projects in assembly (welding systems)
Supported the setup of an effective QM system and guided several components to SOP
Improved process capability
Freelance Contractor in Quality Management
x-clusiv Media Agency
Monitoring and maintenance of the QM system (ISO 9001:2008)
Internal audits and supplier audits on request (ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001)
Facilitating FMEAs
Creating and maintaining audit-ready documentation and records
Customer retention and growth
Advising customers on certification readiness (initial, surveillance, and recertification audits)
Soldier
German Armed Forces
Organizing and conducting training up to combat deployment
Selecting and training snipers
Leading soldiers (for up to 4 months) as a detachment in Afghanistan and Kosovo
Monitoring and updating regulations and legal documents
Adjusting and calibrating weapons and weapon systems
Managing procurement and administrative processes for security-relevant defense materials and ensuring proper storage
Training personnel during specialized training for conscripts
Maintaining databases in the Bundeswehr network
Training, maintenance, and commissioning of security-related Bundeswehr systems
After each deployment, brought all subordinate soldiers safely back to Germany
Smooth service operations
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (11 years), Professional Services (8.5 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Automotive (5 years), Media and Entertainment (4.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Operations (22 years), Quality Assurance (17 years), Procurement (12 years), Logistics (11 years), Strategy (8.5 years), and Production (3.5 years).
Skills
Operating Systems: Mac Os X, Office 365
Applications: Ms Office, Minitab, Igrafix, Lotus Notes, Sap/r3
Driver's License Class B, C, E
Powerboat License For Sea
Languages
Education
Master of Professional Practice · Quality
MBA, General Management, focus on Lean and Six Sigma · General Management
Administrative Clerk · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Compliance Officer (ICO CMS 37301:2021 Professional)
Process Auditor according to VDA 6.3 - 2023
Refresher Course for Environmental Management Auditors and EMAS
Process Auditor according to VDA 6.7
Certified Risk and Crisis Manager for Corporate Restructuring and Rehabilitation (according to HTW Dresden)
SiGeKo (Safety & Health Coordinator)
Fire Protection Officer
IFS (Food Safety Initiative) Officer and Internal Auditor
Occupational Safety Specialist I-III (Electrical, Construction, Metal)
Personnel-Certified Environmental Management Representative (TAW)
External Data Protection Officer (TÜV) including the EU GDPR
ISO 27001 (ISMS) Officer
Energy Management Representative according to ISO 50001 (TAW Cert)
Automotive Core Tool (Basis IATF 16949)
Process Auditor according to VDA 6.3
ISO/TS 16949:2009 1st/ 2nd Party-Auditor
Personnel-Certified External Quality Auditor (Certificate No. QA 2013-05-02)
FMEA Moderator
Lean Management & Six Sigma Professional Black Belt
Certified Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Trainer Aptitude Examination (IHK) according to AEVO
Internal Auditor according to TGA Guidelines (Certificate No. IQA 18723)
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