Jean Schikora - ISO 27001 Quality Manager and PMO Lead

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Burg (bei Magdeburg), Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

6 months

Introduction to ISO 27001

Software developer

Introduction of an information security management system into an existing management system according to ISO 9001

May 2023 - Present

3 years 4 months

Quality Manager (PMO)

Transmission system operator (electricity expansion)

Definition, coordination and support of QM/QS processes and measures in the overall project
Further development of the management system
Definition of requirements, auditing and monitoring of QM/QS measures of key contractors
Organization, execution and follow-up of lessons learned workshops
Complaint handling

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

8 months

Introduction to ISO 9001

Software developer

Introduction of a QM system according to ISO 9001

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Interim Quality Manager

Medical device manufacturer class I (robotics)

Maintenance and further development of QM system ISO 13485
CAPA handling
Audit support for notified body
Responsible person
Review of technical documentation
Regulatory affairs manager
Supplier qualification/development/auditing

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

3 months

Interim Quality Manager

Medical device manufacturer class IIa (acoustics)

Support in closing findings after the first MDR certification
Handling of technical documentation

Nov 2021 - Jun 2024

2 years 8 months

Integrated management representative (interim)

Telecommunications industry (broadband expansion)

Restructuring of organizational structure and workflows
Further development of management system ISO 9001/ISO 14001/EMAS/Occupational safety seal Safety with System
Coaching in project, complaint and risk management
Process development
Operational support with 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

Medical device manufacturer Class IIa (dental)

CAPA coordinator/complaint management in line with ISO 13485 and GMP requirements
Risk management/FMEA team
Document/change management
Software validation
Supplier development

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

6 months

Introduction of ISO 9001

Electronics manufacturer

Set up management system in line with ISO 9001

Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

1 year 5 months

Interim Quality Manager

High-performance ceramic producer

Complaint management/risk analysis/FMEA facilitator
Maintenance of management system in line with ISO 9001
Test planning
Supplier qualification/development
GAP analysis IATF 16949
Training of quality management lead

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Strategic process development

Marketing & web company group

Development of business processes
Definition of communication channels
Documentation management
Coaching in project management

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

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

Medical device manufacturer class IIa (software)

Creation of technical documentation with Confluence
Setup of quality management system according to ISO 13485 with Confluence
Support for medical device approval
Support during conversion from class I (MDD) to class IIa (MDR)
Management of complaint/change management with JIRA
Responsible person
Carrying out clinical evaluation
Creation/maintenance of the medical device file
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Support for decommissioning of medical device

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 1 month

Project Management

Engineering office (IT)

PMO
Preparation of project plans
Coordination of project tasks
Support with technical documentation

Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

2 years 6 months

Head of Quality Assurance/Quality Management

Wind generator manufacturing GmbH

Assessment and further development of quality performance
Further development of the ISO 9001 management system
Quality planning
International supplier qualification/development/auditing
Complaint management
Carrying out and supporting internal and external audits
FMEA moderator
Main responsibility for technical documentation worldwide

Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

1 year 9 months

Work and Travel

Jan 2013 - May 2015

2 years 5 months

Head of Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

Enforcement and further development of the quality, environmental, and energy management system
Quality planning in advance
Complaints management
Supplier qualification/development/auditing
FMEA moderator
Carrying out and supporting internal and external audits
Creating initial sample inspection reports
Carrying out 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 Employee

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

Creating and maintaining quality documents
Complaints management
Preparing quality, supplier, and customer audits
Supplier selection/evaluation, sampling
Supporting the continuous improvement process
Creating initial 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 Apprentice

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive, Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunication.

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Automotive

Energy

Utilities

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Research and Development, and Procurement.

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 Why, Ppap/Vda Sample Approvals
It Skills: Microsoft Office
Qa 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

Hamburger Fernhochschule, Leipzig study center

Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial engineering, focus on mechanical engineering/quality management · Leipzig, Germany

Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH, Zerbst

Training as an industrial clerk · Zerbst, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced training for environmental management representatives and internal auditors ISO 14001

VOREST AG

Energy management officer ISO 50001

VOREST AG

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 process orientation and the 24 controls

DQS GmbH

NIS2 at the intersection with ISO 27001

DQS GmbH

Internal Auditor ISO13485

VOREST AG

Internal Auditor/Environmental Management Auditor ISO14001 - EMAS

VOREST AG

Product Auditor VDA 6.5

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, subsidiary of the University of Applied Sciences Lübeck

Automotive Methods - Core Tools for System/Process Auditors

VOREST AG

Biostatistics

Oncampus, subsidiary of the University of Applied Sciences Lübeck

Six Sigma

Oncampus, subsidiary of the University of Applied Sciences Lübeck

Expert Quality Management Medical Devices International TÜV

TÜV, Rheinland

VOREST AG

Clinical Evaluation

Johner Institut

VOREST AG

TÜV, Rheinland

Quality Manager TÜV

TÜV, Rheinland

Leading Healthily: How to Stay Motivated and High-Performing, Together With Your Team

Haufe Akademie Berlin

FMEA training

TÜV Süd, Hannover

Lean workshop shopfloor management

REFA, Barleben

Professional Problem Solving with the 8D Method

VOREST AG, Aurich

Product Safety Officer Automotive

TÜV Akademie, Dresden

DGQ quality specialist

DGQ, Berlin

Basics of form and position tolerances

Perschmann, Braunschweig

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Manufacturing 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Introduction to ISO 27001, Quality Manager (PMO), Introduction to ISO 9001

Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 29

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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

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

Jean has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Jean has worked in at least 14 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.

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

Jean's most recent position is Introduction to ISO 27001 at Software developer.

In recent years, Jean has worked for Software developer, Transmission system operator (electricity expansion), Medical device manufacturer class I (robotics), Medical device manufacturer class IIa (acoustics), and Telecommunications industry (broadband expansion).

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

Jean is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Strategy. Jean also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development, and Supply Chain Management.

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

Jean has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Strategy.

Jean holds a Bachelor in Industrial engineering, focus on mechanical engineering/quality management from Hamburger Fernhochschule, Leipzig study center.

Jean has 29 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced training for environmental management representatives and internal auditors ISO 14001, Energy management officer ISO 50001, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 process orientation and the 24 controls.

Jean is immediately available for suitable projects.

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