HACCP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used HACCP
Pavel S.
Last position:
Interim Finance/Controlling Manager at Freelancer
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, taxes, risk management, treasury, credit management, legal matters, internal control/SOX, HR, IT, cooperation with auditors, tax advisors and public authorities
- Logistics, production and HACCP, occupational safety and veterinary and hygiene regulations (food production)
- Due Diligence, M&A, company demergers, crisis management, project management
Selected interim projects:
- Twistcafe (Fastfood restaurants) – Interim CFO (worldwide): Resolution of problems with accounting and tax documents for the annual financial statements of the German and Austrian subsidiaries; standardization of accounting for intercompany transfers of raw materials and cash (CZ, SK, DE, AT, PL); automation of recharging discount campaigns and cashless payments; improvements to cost center accounting (200+ CCs)
- VIB Vermögen AG (Branicks Group, Real Estate) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): HGB annual financial statements for 19 companies without complications; IFRS consolidated financial statements without complications; automation of consolidation measures (debt consolidation, expense and income consolidation); automation of reporting
- NTT (Telecommunications) – Interim Senior Controller (DE): Simplification, standardization and automation of month-end closing activities (accruals for customer and supplier rebates, order backlogs, accrued revenues, monthly GP adjustments), including SOX compliance documentation; balance sheet reconciliation; improvement of loyalty reporting
- Lilium (Aerospace) – Interim Senior Accountant (DE): Tax line corrections; asset migration from Datev to Infor LN for two companies, including improvement of data quality; automation of the processing of interim asset investments and asset additions; successful SOX closing audit for fixed assets leading to the US stock market listing
- Brose (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (CZ): Successful Forecast III; simplification and automation of calculations and reporting (hourly rates, temporary workers, monthly reports, scrap and external rework, direct personnel costs); platform change for the monthly management board meeting
- LUST Hybrid-Technik (Pankl-SHW Industries, Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (DE): Monthly and annual financial statements (including inventory valuation, cost and performance accounting), budget-to-actual comparisons, variance analyses, ad hoc evaluations, forecast preparation, automation
- Gebr. Bode (Schaltbau Group, Manufacturing) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): Annual financial statements without complications; simplification and automation of liquidity planning; automation of the open items report, standardization of intercompany reconciliations; introduction and automation of the fixed assets report
- Hyva Georg Hydraulik (Manufacturing) – Interim Senior Accountant/Finance Manager (DE): Simplification and automation of VAT returns, Intrastat and other statistical reports; automation of the fixed assets report; introduction and automation of CC report/forecast and temporary worker accruals; master data correction
- Beiersdorf (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE/SK): Transfer from the local finance department in Slovakia to the SSC Hamburg
- Trèves (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance & Controlling (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; implementation of controlling processes for the purchasing process (PR/PO/GR), payroll, energy costs, ICO accounting, CC reporting
- Hella Slovakia Signal-Lighting (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (SK): 10% reduction of receivables open items; automation of reporting (Capex, Cost Center, Maintenance Costs); standardization and automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Tunap Cosmetics (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE): Reduction of DSO by 21 days in four months; balance sheet cleanup (fixed assets, provisions, prepaid expenses); reduction of unprocessed invoices in the workflow by 1.2 million EUR during the annual closing; automation of impairments, controls and reporting
- Hanon Systems Autopal (Automotive) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; automation of CC report and orders; automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Drägerwerk (Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): FI/CO management, process audit, investment incentives, accounting accuracy, SAP settings (FI/CO, MM)
- Maxim Chicken (FMCG) – Interim Head of Finance and Controlling (CZ): Introduction of new products for gastronomy with increased sales; introduction of cash flow forecasting; reduction of variable and fixed costs (raw materials, real estate leasing); successful veterinary inspection
- Trelleborg Automotive Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ); Carbody Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ): Accounting correction; company demerger with SAP split; introduction of cash flow forecasting; factoring
- Kantar Media (WPP Group, Media) – Interim Finance Manager (CZ): Automation of the US GAAP report; reduction of fixed costs (supplier contracts, personnel costs); implementation of standard processes; successful SOX audit; relocation of production
Kathrin M.
Last position:
Project Manager, Quality Management, Production, and Process Optimization at Evertaste GmbH
Said W.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Worley
- Consultation on HSE-related topics
- Preparation of relevant documents (EHS plans)
- Construction inspections
- Construction meetings
- Construction briefing
- Review of contractors' risk assessments
Andreas L.
Last position:
Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management at Freelancer
- Rheinmetall Aviation Services, Weeze, in Quality IT Design: development of quality software, consulting and coordination between Rheinmetall, Siemens and MM1 for the F35 Joint Fighter project in Weeze
- PDSL / Bentley (United Kingdom), in the area of electroplating quality management: troubleshooting and problem solving for electroplated plastic surfaces
- Wolt (food), nationwide ISO22002 pre-requisite assessments for food warehouses, HACCP/hygiene consulting
Steffen E.
Last position:
Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group
- Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
- Process Owner SAP Success Factors
- Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
- Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
- Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
- ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)
Norman R.
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist at Baltic Distillery GmbH
- Further development of the quality management system
- Conducting internal audits
- Preparing and following up on audits
- Conducting hygiene audits
- Planning external audits
- Creating and tracking deviations
- Document maintenance and creation
- Training employees (food hygiene, product protection)
- Revising supplier management with the purchasing department
- Digitizing the lab and part of the production with new equipment and electronic document management software
- Close cooperation with purchasing, sales, HR, and production management
- Preparing the management review together with senior management
- Acting as measuring equipment coordinator
Oliver P.
Last position:
Freelance Event Project Lead (Onsite/Production) at Freelance Event Project Lead
- End-to-end project management and onsite execution: planning, setup, live operation, closing
- Management of vendors and stakeholders (agency, venue, technical/streaming, catering, stand construction, staff, decor)
- Process and resource planning including interface management between disciplines; quality and safety focus (HACCP/EHS)
- Depending on the project: Sustainability Lead (ISO 20121/ESG) and/or Hospitality/Catering Lead
Daniel D.
Last position:
Interim Senior Operation Manager at Hello Fresh
- Took on temporary leadership roles to manage critical phases such as scaling logistics processes
- Analyzed and improved workflows across the entire value chain, from procurement to delivery (Lean Six Sigma)
- Empowered leaders and teams to foster a data-driven culture and agile decision-making
Christian M.
Last position:
Project manager at SIS-Team Project GmbH
CHP cooperative value chain West Saxony Building new connections between OEM, TIER1, TIER2 and suppliers for smaller batches
Henning L.
Last position:
Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at hlc-solutions
- Focus areas: SCM, warehouse and transport logistics
- Implementation of ERP systems (SCM): blueprints, realization
- Implementation of warehouse management systems
- SCM concepts
- SCM controlling (reporting)
- Purchasing and procurement processes
- Consolidation of companies after acquisitions
- Inventory optimization
Thomas R.
Last position:
Project Manager in Animal Husbandry and Feed at Mid-sized company – up to 90 employees
- Quality management consulting and support for certification of product safety standards
- Gap analysis, planning, document structure and practical implementation
- Conducting internal audits
- Conducting training sessions
- Supporting the QMS system partners with questions about the system, efficiency and overall quality
- Processing database entries related to feed monitoring
- Creating circulars for system partners and certification bodies
- Member of the crisis management team
- Managing projects from development to market launch, including integrating new products into operational processes and coordinating interfaces with purchasing, production, engineering and quality assurance departments
- Point of contact for suppliers and certification bodies
Hakan Y.
Last position:
Team leader at Bäckerei Künkel GmbH
- Creating work schedules, coordinating shifts, and handling staffing shortages
- Onboarding, training, and integrating new team members
- Leading the team, motivating members, and mediating conflicts
- Organizing orders and checking inventory levels
- Ensuring product quality and compliance with hygiene standards
- Responsibility for order, cleanliness, and HACCP checks
- Performing daily closings and checking cash register systems
- Ensuring customer satisfaction and professional complaint handling
- Needs assessment and advising customers
- Monitoring sales targets and implementing measures to increase sales
- Handling objections and conducting conversations
- Inbound and outbound telephone sales
- Communication with supervisors, suppliers, and the team
- Coordinating the implementation of new guidelines, processes, and initiatives
- Acting as a role model and actively working in day-to-day operations
- Maintaining CRM systems and data
- Multitasking and high resilience
Andrea D.
Last position:
Managing Director at CPM Food Safety Senior Experts GmbH
Annika K.
Last position:
HSQE Management
Dietmar D.
Last position:
Zertifizierter Sachverständiger für Elektrotechnik nach DIN 17024 at Sachverständigenbüro de Vries
- Bau und Liegenschaftsverwaltung NRW: Acceptance of photovoltaic systems
- Agrarservice Graf von Hardenberg: Acceptance of photovoltaic systems
- BVB 09 Dortmund: Defect report for a conversion project
- City of Duisburg: Defect report for the city center access barriers
- Freelancer as VEFK at LEONI Bordnetzsysteme GmbH, Kitzingen
- Project management for various projects at Aurubis AG, Lünen
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Statistics of experts using HACCP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
69%
Doctorate
31%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using HACCP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
HACCP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Food and Beverage (87%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Professional Services (60%)
- Aerospace and Defense (40%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Education (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Government and Administration (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Food safety framework
HACCP, short for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, is a preventive system for identifying, assessing and controlling food safety hazards. It covers biological, chemical and physical risks across receiving, preparation, processing, storage, transport and service. The goal is controlled prevention rather than relying only on finished-product testing.
Plans and controls
A HACCP system turns process knowledge into practical controls. Specialists map each production flow, identify critical control points, define measurable limits and set out monitoring, corrective action, verification and record-keeping procedures. The result is a working food safety plan that staff can follow and management can review.
- Map products, ingredients, equipment and process steps
- Assess hazards and select suitable control measures
- Define monitoring, escalation and verification routines
- Maintain clear records for operations and audits
Tools and ecosystem
HACCP work connects food technology with quality management, sanitation, traceability and supplier control. Depending on the operation, deliverables may include process flow diagrams, risk assessments, cleaning schedules, allergen controls, temperature logs, supplier questionnaires and training materials. Digital quality systems can replace scattered spreadsheets when teams need controlled access, versioning and audit trails.
Where companies use it
Food manufacturers, commercial kitchens, retailers, logistics providers and catering businesses use HACCP to manage safety throughout their operations. In Germany, specialists may support facilities handling meat, dairy, beverages, ready meals, bakery products or prepared food. They can also align procedures with customer requirements, certification schemes and the company’s existing quality system.
- Launch a new food production line or site
- Review an outdated food safety plan
- Prepare for an internal, customer or certification audit
- Investigate recurring deviations or failed controls
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in an external specialist during site launches, process changes, supplier transitions, recalls or audit preparation. Freelancers can provide an independent review without adding a permanent position, then work with production, quality, purchasing and maintenance teams to make controls realistic. Remote work suits documentation and review; site visits remain valuable for observing hygiene practices and actual process conditions.
What strong specialists bring
Strong HACCP professionals combine hazard analysis with practical food production experience. They ask how work is really performed, distinguish critical controls from general hygiene measures and write procedures that operators can understand. Look for evidence of relevant product-category knowledge, clear risk reasoning, effective training, useful records and confident collaboration in German or English where the site requires it.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to HACCP.
HACCP is used to prevent food safety hazards by identifying where risks can arise and defining controls before products reach consumers. A specialist can apply it to manufacturing, catering, retail, storage, transport and other food-handling operations.
HACCP focuses on process-specific hazards and critical controls, while general hygiene management covers foundational practices such as cleaning, personal hygiene, pest control and facility upkeep. A robust food safety system uses both rather than treating them as interchangeable.
An HACCP specialist should understand prerequisite programmes, allergen management, traceability, supplier approval, sanitation validation and incident handling. Experience with quality management systems, audit preparation and digital documentation is also useful.
The scope of an HACCP project matters more than a fixed experience threshold. A simple review may need focused food safety expertise, while a multi-site production change calls for someone who can lead hazard analysis, validate controls, train teams and manage stakeholder decisions.
Much of an HACCP engagement can be handled remotely, including document reviews, interviews, risk assessments and plan updates. Site observation is often important for validating process flows, hygiene practices and whether staff can apply the controls in practice.
For an HACCP project in Germany, clarify the site’s product category, operating language, audit expectations and need for on-site work. A specialist should be comfortable collaborating with local production and quality teams and adapting documentation to the organisation’s established procedures.
Ask an HACCP professional to explain how they would map a process, prioritise hazards and decide whether a control is genuinely critical. Strong answers connect risk reasoning to practical monitoring, corrective action, verification and records instead of offering generic templates.
HACCP remains relevant because it addresses food safety hazards within actual products and processes, while an ISO-based system may provide the wider management structure. The two can work together when responsibilities, records, corrective actions and verification are clearly integrated.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 906 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 69% hold at least a Master's degree, and 31% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects are Food and Beverage (87%), Manufacturing (67%), and Professional Services (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used HACCP in their recent projects are Operations (93%), Project Management (87%), and Quality Assurance (73%).
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