Tobias Knebel - AI Manager

Q: Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Waghäusel, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for LocalConnect .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Food and Beverage . Tobias also has some experience in Tourism , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Logistics , and Quality Assurance . Tobias also has some experience in Human Resources , Marketing , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Marketing .

Recommended expert

Waghäusel, Germany

Check rate

Experience

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 5 months

Remote

Owner / Self-employed

LocalConnect

This is what LocalConnect offers you

Guaranteed 30+ new guests in just 30 days
Specifically designed for restaurants, hotels, cafés & bars in the DACH region
More full tables without discounts
More regular guests who keep coming back
More positive Google reviews
More revenue and profit per guest
Higher occupancy – even on slow days
Faster recruitment of qualified staff
Building your own guest database for follow-up offers
Fully automated WhatsApp marketing system
Meta ads for predictable guest acquisition
WhatsApp newsletter for long-term guest retention
Recruiting campaigns for new staff
GDPR-compliant implementation
Turnkey system – we handle the entire setup
No tech stress and no extra work
Measurable results through live tracking
More predictability, security, and sustainable growth
You focus on your guests – we'll take care of the rest

Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

2 years

Process Manager, Safety Officer

Cartrend GmbH

Definition, documentation, and further development of procedures, methods, processes, and systems
Creation of QA documents such as process and work instructions
Coordination of implementation
Maintenance of the knowledge database
Responsible for GDPR implementation
Point of contact for damage claims
Participation in the occupational safety committee (Safety Officer since 2017-02-14)
Dangerous goods and waste officer since 2018-05-15
Creation and implementation of a transport concept for lithium-ion batteries from households
Planning and organization of lithium-ion battery disposal
Goods receipt and dispatch using forklift trucks
Packaging and order picking
Coordination with involved departments
Setup and maintenance of building infrastructure
Point of contact for external companies and contractors

Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

8 months

Technical Writer

T&S Services GmbH

Creating technical documentation according to the requirements of the current Machinery Directive
Adhering to and understanding the standards and guidelines for documentation
Maintaining the technology system
Technical description of equipment functions
Creating safety warnings
Close communication with customers and meeting customer requirements
Close cooperation with all departments

May 2016 - Jul 2016

3 months

Technical Writer

reinisch AG

Conducting research
Developing concepts
Creating technical documentation (user manuals, operating instructions, assembly, design, production and repair manuals, handbooks)
Creating editorial content
Creating multimedia content
Complying with legal regulations
Translating existing content

May 2013 - Apr 2016

3 years

Head of Technical Documentation, CE Officer

Mitteldeutsche Fahrradwerke AG

Modular creation of operating manuals and risk assessments according to EC directives
Classification of bicycle types according to EN standards, comparing technical specifications, nameplates, and archiving supplier documentation
Determining CE conformity, performing evaluations, and creating risk assessments
Researching all applicable standards and EC directives
Recording all hazardous substances with associated safety data sheets
Identifying and assessing hazard situations
Generating SISTEMA data to determine achieved performance level
Creating and linking operating manuals and risk assessments
Developing a traceability system (KVP) using RFID technology
Creating QA documents such as process and work instructions

Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

9 months

Service Technician

Fahrrad Wanning

Customer consulting
Sales consulting
Online sales
Product evaluation for pedelecs and e-bikes
Creating checklists for electromobility
Work and safety representative
Repair intake
Performing service orders

Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

4 months

System Technician

UnoTech GmbH

Technical project responsibility
Advising customers and ensuring the highest safety standards
Creating technical documentation (operating manuals, service manuals, parts lists, repair instructions, spare parts lists)

Mar 2011 - May 2011

3 months

Technician

sat Kerntechnik GmbH

Determining, preparing and maintaining the foundations for activity calculations
Conducting and reviewing activity calculations
Registering, planning and coordinating conditioning campaigns
Creating, revising and technically reviewing work procedures, instructions and relevant documents
Contributing to the assessment of radiological activities and their effects on personnel and facility areas
Handling recurring and new issues related to activity management, campaign planning and radiation protection
Collaborating closely with internal departments as well as experts and authorities

Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

3 months

Radiation Protection Specialist

Brenk Systemplanung GmbH

Technical radiation protection assignments at customer sites
Independently and responsibly performing measurement, documentation and development work in nuclear and conventional chemical environmental protection
Acting as the technical representative of the company to customers
Building clearance (decontamination, preliminary investigations, decision measurements)

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

On-site

Final Repository Documentalist / Waste Documentation

Studsvik GmbH & Co. KG

The final repository documentation in nuclear technology is a highly regulated administrative and technical interface function. Specialists in this area ensure that radioactive waste is accurately declared and that the legal requirements for storage – for example in final repositories such as the Konrad mine – are fully documented.

Typical tasks

Creating documentation: Preparing radiological declarations and detailed documentation for waste packages (low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste).
Quality assurance: Reviewing and approving documents to meet strict repository requirements.
Coordination with authorities: Preparing applications and plans for the storage of radioactive materials in close coordination with authorities, experts and the Federal Company for Final Repository (BGE).
Transport planning: Planning and accompanying the transport of radioactive materials as hazardous goods.

Jul 2006 - Mar 2009

2 years 9 months

Quality Assurance Specialist / Incoming Goods, Warehouse Management, Safety Officer

BKG Bruckmann & Kreyenborg GmbH

Creation, implementation and responsibility for the complete quality assurance process from incoming goods to goods provision for production and customer shipments
Preparation of detailed test plans, instructions and documents for quality management
Annual inspection monitoring as part of certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Department management and leading a team of 3 employees
Training of technical apprentices
Safety officer advising company management, leaders and employees on workplace safety and conducting employee briefings

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

6 months

Waste Disposal Consultant

2M Entsorgung Möller-Micheel GmbH

Advising, supporting and informing private households, businesses, authorities, company staff, plant management and facility operators on all issues related to waste disposal and environmental protection

Nov 2002 - Feb 2003

4 months

Technical Employee

Alfons Greiwing GmbH

Receiving cleaning orders considering the products approved for cleaning
Performing interior and exterior cleaning of own and third-party vehicles
Creating ECD and cleaning certificates
Cleaning and monitoring the wastewater treatment system
Maintaining technical cleaning equipment
Checking compliance with limit values in the wastewater treatment system
Cleaning the cleaning facility including the exterior wash pad
Preparing delivery notes and cleaning certificates

Nov 1995 - Nov 2002

7 years 1 month

Warehouse Manager, Waste Officer and Hazardous Goods Officer

Linhardt & Co. GmbH

Goods receipt and dispatch using a forklift truck
Warehouse accounting using IT systems
Order picking for sister companies and production

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Tourism, Automotive, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Transportation

Food and Beverage

Tourism

Automotive

Energy

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

Operations

Logistics

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Artificial intelligence / AI tools and applications
Online marketing, social selling, social media
Process management
Introduction of a content management system
Creation of operating manuals
Creation of risk assessments
CE marking of machines
Electrical engineering
Mechanics/production engineering
Nuclear and radiation protection technology
Warehouse management, goods receipt and dispatch
Industrial waste management, waste officer
Waste management concepts and balances
Handling of dangerous goods
Water/sewage technology
Occupational safety / safety officer
Environmental protection technology
Quality assurance
Energy consulting
Independent and responsible work
Teamwork

Skills

Project Management: Successfully Steering Ai Projects – Knowledge Of Classic And Agile Frameworks For Project Management And Ai Development, Especially Scrum, Data-Driven Scrum, And Crisp-Ml(Q), And Their Practical Application.
Tool Module: Ai Tools & Practical Applications – Knowledge Of Current Ai Tools, Their Uses In Various Business Cases, And Their Efficient Application In Daily Business Operations.
Automation Module: Ai Agents & Automations – Skills In Developing Automated Workflows And Designing Custom Ai Agents To Support Recurring Processes.
Change Module: Shaping Transformation – Knowledge To Successfully Support Change Processes In The Ai Context, Especially In Fostering Acceptance, Reducing Resistance, And Empowering Teams.
Governance Module: Ethics, Law & Responsibility – Knowledge Of Ethical, Legal, And Regulatory Requirements In Dealing With Artificial Intelligence, Especially With Respect To The Eu Ai Act, Transparency, Data Privacy, Fairness, And Non-Discrimination.
Strategy Module: Ai Strategy In The Enterprise – Knowledge In Developing And Executing A Company-Wide Ai Strategy, From Vision And Mission Through Prioritizing Use Cases And Data Strategy, All The Way To The Roadmap.
Career Module: Career Entry & Positioning As An Ai Manager – Solid Understanding Of The Ai Manager Role And Knowledge For Crafting A Professional Profile And Strong Market Positioning.

Languages

German

Native

Education

Sep 2003 - Jun 2005

Hans-Schwier-Berufskolleg Der Stadt Gelsenkirchen

State-certified technician, specialization in waste technology · Waste Technology · Gelsenkirchen, Germany · good (2.5)

Sep 2003 - Jun 2005

Hans-Schwier-Berufskolleg Der Stadt Gelsenkirchen

University of applied sciences entrance qualification · Waste Technology · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Aug 1990 - Feb 1994

SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co.

Training as an industrial mechanic · Production Technology · Graben-Neudorf, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Training as a CE officer

TÜV Rheinland Akademie GmbH, Berlin

Certificate in radiation protection and repository documentation

IHK Nordschwarzwald, Freudenstadt

Certificate in building energy consulting

Handwerkskammer Bildungszentrum Münster

Trainer qualification exam

HWK Handwerkskammer, Münster

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Manufacturing 13.5 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 7 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Owner / Self-employed, Process Manager, Safety Officer, Technical Writer

Main industries Manufacturing, Transportation, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Operations, Logistics, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

June 2026

Last Update

June 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Waghäusel, Germany.

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner / Self-employed, Process Manager, Safety Officer, Technical Writer.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for LocalConnect.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Food and Beverage. Tobias also has some experience in Tourism, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Quality Assurance. Tobias also has some experience in Human Resources, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Tourism.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Marketing.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Doctorate in Production Technology from SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co. and a Bachelor in Waste Technology from Hans-Schwier-Berufskolleg Der Stadt Gelsenkirchen.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Training as a CE officer, Certificate in radiation protection and repository documentation, and Certificate in building energy consulting.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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