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About the certification
What QMB means
A Quality Management Representative, often shortened to QMB, is the person who supports and coordinates the quality management system in an organization. The role is common in companies that work with documented processes, internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. A freelancer with this certification is usually brought in to keep quality tasks structured and to make sure responsibilities are clear.
Core responsibilities
- Maintain and improve quality management processes
- Prepare and follow up on internal audits
- Track nonconformities, root causes, and corrective actions
- Support management reviews and quality reporting
- Help teams work to documented procedures and standards
Skills behind the certificate
A QMB certification points to practical knowledge of quality methods, process control, documentation, and audit preparation. It also signals the ability to work across departments, explain requirements clearly, and keep records clean and usable. In many cases, the role sits close to ISO-based management systems, especially where quality, consistency, and traceability matter.
Who holds it
Quality Management Representatives often come from operations, production, engineering, logistics, or compliance. Some are quality managers by role; others are specialists who support quality work alongside another function. In Berlin, companies often look for freelancers who can step in quickly, work in German or English, and align with local team habits without long onboarding.
What it tells a company
When a freelancer has the QMB certification, you can expect a person who understands how quality systems work in practice, not just in theory. That matters when you need support for audits, process updates, supplier issues, or corrective action plans. It is a strong fit for organizations that want calm, methodical work and clear documentation.
Where it adds value
The QMB profile is relevant in manufacturing, technical services, regulated environments, and any business that depends on stable processes. It is also useful in project setups where quality tasks are spread across teams and no one has clear ownership yet. For Berlin projects, this can be especially helpful when a company needs a freelancer who can bridge office-based coordination and on-site process work.
Meet FRATCH Quality Management Representative (QMB)
Paul Karnowka
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence)
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Dienstleistungszentrum Berlin
- Overall leadership of multiple strategic operations projects focused on workplace services, SLA framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as implementing system monitoring and feasibility studies for a 24x7 operation, partly including ServiceNow implementation
- Development of various ServiceNow operating concepts related to training, permissions, and emergency management as part of a new cloud-hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Board reporting and leading steering committees within the framework of corporate strategic objectives, as well as establishing new balanced scorecards to measure KPIs for optimization-driven project results
Claudia Damhuis
CEO
Last position:
CEO at IFASG Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Strahlenschutz und Gefahrgut GmbH
- Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
- Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
- Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
- Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
- 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
- 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
- Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
- Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
- Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
- Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
- ISO 45001 management representative
- Planning and performing audits
- Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
- Development and implementation of 5S process
- Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
- Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
- Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
- Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
- HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
Claudia Damhuis
CEO
Last position:
CEO at IFASG Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Strahlenschutz und Gefahrgut GmbH
- Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
- Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
- Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
- Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
- Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
- Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
- Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
- 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
- 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
- Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
- Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
- Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
- Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
- ISO 45001 management representative
- Planning and performing audits
- Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
- Development and implementation of 5S process
- Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
- Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
- Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
- Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
- HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
- Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
- 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
- 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
- Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
- Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
- Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
- Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
- ISO 45001 management representative
- Planning and performing audits
- Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
- Development and implementation of 5S process
- Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
- Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
- Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
- Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
- HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
Tom Faulhaber
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions
Last position:
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions at Sonovum GmbH
Analyzed existing SOC infrastructure and assessed security operations
Transitioned to a new operating model including security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence
Coordinated between internal teams, external partners, and service providers
Implemented Microsoft Intune: configuration, compliance policies, and BYOD management
Implemented Microsoft Defender: endpoint and network protection, automated threat detection, and incident response
Trained IT security teams and end users
Deployed Microsoft Sentinel: integration with existing systems, automation of playbooks
Introduced Conditional Access: policies, MFA, and creation of reports and dashboards
Managed project from initiation to closure including change, risk, and acceptance management
Handled project controlling regarding schedule, costs, and quality
Managed requirements: gathering, classifying, and evaluating IT security requirements
Tom Faulhaber
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions
Last position:
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions at Sonovum GmbH
Analyzed existing SOC infrastructure and assessed security operations
Transitioned to a new operating model including security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence
Coordinated between internal teams, external partners, and service providers
Implemented Microsoft Intune: configuration, compliance policies, and BYOD management
Analyzed existing SOC infrastructure and assessed security operations
Transitioned to a new operating model including security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence
Coordinated between internal teams, external partners, and service providers
Implemented Microsoft Intune: configuration, compliance policies, and BYOD management
Implemented Microsoft Defender: endpoint and network protection, automated threat detection, and incident response
Trained IT security teams and end users
Deployed Microsoft Sentinel: integration with existing systems, automation of playbooks
Introduced Conditional Access: policies, MFA, and creation of reports and dashboards
Managed project from initiation to closure including change, risk, and acceptance management
Handled project controlling regarding schedule, costs, and quality
Managed requirements: gathering, classifying, and evaluating IT security requirements
Implemented Microsoft Defender: endpoint and network protection, automated threat detection, and incident response
Trained IT security teams and end users
Deployed Microsoft Sentinel: integration with existing systems, automation of playbooks
Introduced Conditional Access: policies, MFA, and creation of reports and dashboards
Managed project from initiation to closure including change, risk, and acceptance management
Handled project controlling regarding schedule, costs, and quality
Managed requirements: gathering, classifying, and evaluating IT security requirements
Nina Müller
Freelancer
Last position:
Freelancer at Nina Müller - Professional Growth
- Advising startups on building a high-performance team
Nina Müller
Freelancer
Last position:
Freelancer at Nina Müller - Professional Growth
- Advising startups on building a high-performance team
- Advising startups on building a high-performance team
Sebastian Heck
Head of Human Resources
Last position:
Head of Human Resources at Sky Deutschland Customer Center GmbH
- Strategically managed HR policies with a direct reporting line to executive management
- Collaborated on pan-European projects to consolidate HR processes and projects
- Supported campaigns to improve employee engagement
- Responsible for implementing new system-based processes and tools in HR
- Served as liaison to various departments of the parent company, Sky Deutschland
- Held disciplinary responsibility for 5 employees in the HR department
Sebastian Heck
Head of Human Resources
Last position:
Head of Human Resources at Sky Deutschland Customer Center GmbH
- Strategically managed HR policies with a direct reporting line to executive management
- Collaborated on pan-European projects to consolidate HR processes and projects
- Supported campaigns to improve employee engagement
- Strategically managed HR policies with a direct reporting line to executive management
- Collaborated on pan-European projects to consolidate HR processes and projects
- Supported campaigns to improve employee engagement
- Responsible for implementing new system-based processes and tools in HR
- Served as liaison to various departments of the parent company, Sky Deutschland
- Held disciplinary responsibility for 5 employees in the HR department
- Responsible for implementing new system-based processes and tools in HR
- Served as liaison to various departments of the parent company, Sky Deutschland
- Held disciplinary responsibility for 5 employees in the HR department
Francois Filandre
VOREST QMO quality management officer ISO 9001
Last position:
Training at Self-study
- Training in Azure technologies & data analysis (Haufe Academy)
- Technologies: Microsoft Azure
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Quality Management Representative (QMB) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Education
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
9
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Quality Management Representative (QMB) & Seniority distribution
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Quality Management Representative (QMB) shows that the holder can support a quality management system in day-to-day work. It usually covers process documentation, internal audits, corrective actions, and coordination between teams. For employers, that means less guesswork when quality tasks need structure and follow-through.
No. A quality manager usually carries broader operational or leadership responsibility, while a QMB focuses on coordinating and supporting the quality system. In smaller organizations, the roles can overlap, but the certification itself is centered on practical quality management support.
The QMB is a good fit for people who already work with processes, audits, compliance, or documentation and want a formal quality role. It is especially relevant for staff in operations, production, engineering, logistics, or administration. Freelancers use it to show they can take over quality tasks without much handholding.
A freelancer holding the Quality Management Representative (QMB) certificate should be able to organize quality topics, keep records in order, and support follow-up on findings. You should expect structured thinking, careful communication, and a practical approach to process improvement. The certificate is most useful when quality work needs to be reliable and visible.
The QMB focuses on running and supporting a quality management system, while auditor training is more about checking whether requirements are met. Many professionals benefit from both, but they are not the same skill set. If you need someone to maintain the system rather than examine it from the outside, QMB is the closer match.
Most candidates already have some exposure to quality work, process documentation, or internal audits before taking on a QMB qualification. Preparation usually includes learning quality principles, understanding the company’s procedures, and practicing how to handle findings and follow-up actions. The best candidates can already connect standards with real operational work.
It depends on the issuing body and the exact training path, because QMB is used by different providers and not always in the same way. In practice, employers care most that the holder stays current with internal procedures, standards, and audit routines. For ongoing roles, refreshed knowledge matters as much as the certificate itself.
The Quality Management Representative (QMB) is especially useful in Berlin projects that involve process setup, audit preparation, supplier quality, or transfer of quality responsibilities. It also helps when local teams need a freelancer who can work in German, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and document decisions clearly. That makes it relevant for both on-site and remote quality support.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,001 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin are Information Technology (67%), Professional Services (67%), and Education (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Berlin are Information Technology (83%), Project Management (83%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
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