Jean Schikora - Quality Manager for ISO 27001, 23 Years

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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 system into an existing management system according to ISO 9001

May 2023 - Present

3 years 7 months

Quality Manager (PMO)

Transmission System Operator (Electricity Expansion)

Definition, coordination and support of QM/QA processes and measures throughout the project
Further development of the management system
Definition of requirements, auditing and monitoring of QM/QA measures for key contractors
Organization, implementation 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

Class I Medical Device Manufacturer (Robotics)

Maintenance and further development of the ISO 13485 QM system
CAPA processing
Support during Notified Body audits
Responsible Person
Review of technical documentation
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Supplier qualification/development/auditing

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

3 months

Interim Quality Manager

Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (Acoustics)

Support in addressing the findings following initial MDR certification
Processing of 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 the management system according to ISO 9001/ISO 14001/EMAS/Occupational Safety Seal Sicher mit System
Coaching in project, complaints and risk management
Process development
Operational support with complaints, inspection planning, supplier qualification/development and 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/complaints 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

Introduction ISO 9001

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 producer

Complaints management/risk analysis/FMEA moderator
Maintenance of the management system according to ISO 9001
Inspection planning
Supplier qualification/development
GAP analysis IATF 16949
Training of the Quality Management Manager

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Strategic process development

Marketing & web business group

Development of business processes
Definition of communication channels
Documentation management
Project management coaching

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 9 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

Class IIa medical device manufacturer (software)

Creation of technical documentation with Confluence
Establishment of a quality management system according to ISO 13485 with Confluence
Support with medical device approval
Support with the transition from Class I (MDD) to Class IIa (MDR)
Management of complaint and change processes with JIRA
Person Responsible
Conducting clinical evaluations
Creation and maintenance of the medical device file
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Support with the decommissioning of the medical device

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 1 month

Project Management

Engineering office (IT)

PMO
Development 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

Windgeneratorenfertigung GmbH

Assessment and further development of quality performance
Further development of the ISO 9001 management system
Advanced quality planning
International supplier qualification/development/auditing
Complaint management
Conducting and supporting internal and external audits
FMEA Moderator
Overall 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

Implementation and further development of the quality, environmental and energy management system
Advanced quality planning
Complaint management
Supplier qualification/development/auditing
FMEA moderator
Conducting and supporting internal and external audits
Preparing initial 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 Specialist

KmB Technologie Gesellschaft für rationelle Fertigung mbH

Preparing and maintaining quality documents
Complaint management
Preparing quality, supplier and customer audits
Supplier selection/evaluation, sampling
Supporting the continuous improvement process
Preparing initial sample inspection reports
Environmental and REACH representative
Maintaining the integrated management system
Reviewing technical documentation

Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

2 years 11 months

Apprentice Industrial Management Assistant

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, 5why, Ppap/Vda Sampling
It Skills: Microsoft Office
Qs Stat: 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, Studienzentrum Leipzig

Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial Engineering, specialization in 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

Fortbildung Für UMBs Und Interne Auditoren ISO 14001

VOREST AG

Energiemanagementbeauftragter ISO 50001

VOREST AG

DQS GmbH

Interner Auditor ISO13485

VOREST AG

Interner Auditor/Umweltbetriebsprüfer ISO14001 - EMAS

VOREST AG

Produktauditor VDA 6.5

VOREST AG

Verantwortliche Person Nach Art. 15 Verordnung (EU) 2017/745

Trautmann Managementsystem GmbH & Co. KG

Medical Writing

Apollon Hochschule

Einführung In Die Medizintechnik

Oncampus, Tochter der Fachhochschule Lübeck

Automotive Methoden - Core Tools Für System-/Prozessauditoren

VOREST AG

Biostatistik

Oncampus, Tochter der Fachhochschule Lübeck

Six Sigma

Oncampus, Tochter der Fachhochschule Lübeck

Expert Quality Management Medical Devices International TÜV

TÜV, Rheinland

VOREST AG

Klinische Bewertung

Johner Institut

VOREST AG

TÜV, Rheinland

Qualitätsmanagerin TÜV

TÜV, Rheinland

Gesund Führen: So Bleiben Sie Und Ihr Team Motiviert Und Leistungsstark

Haufe Akademie Berlin

TÜV Süd, Hannover

Lean Workshop Shopfloor Management

REFA, Barleben

Professionelle Problemlösung Mit Der 8-D Methode

VOREST AG, Aurich

TÜV Akademie, Dresden

DGQ-Qualitätsfachkraft

DGQ, Berlin

Grundlage Zu Form-Und Lagetoleranzen

Perschmann, Braunschweig

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Manufacturing 21 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 6 y 8 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

Member since

July 2025

Last update

October 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 23 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), Class I Medical Device Manufacturer (Robotics), Class IIa Medical Device Manufacturer (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, specialization in Mechanical Engineering/Quality Management from Hamburger Fernhochschule, Studienzentrum Leipzig.

Jean has 29 certificates. Among them, these include: Fortbildung Für UMBs Und Interne Auditoren ISO 14001, Energiemanagementbeauftragter ISO 50001, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022-Prozessorientierung Und Die 24 Controls.

Jean will be available from November 2026.

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