Quality. Simply. Done.

Pragmatic QM consulting with a focus on
food safety, energy,
the environment, occupational safety
– audit-proof, practical, measurable.

People standing in front of a quality planning board

About Us

Jochen Hauptmann

Managing Director

Food technologist & QM specialist with a focus on food safety, ISO 22000/FSSC lead auditor.
I develop practical HACCP solutions – including with CCP-CHECK – for bakeries and food businesses.

jochen.hauptmann (at) ccp-check.de

+49 (0) 176 80295477

Dr. Andreas Below

Managing Director

QM that works – consulting and training with 30 years of industry experience. From management systems to external QMB: I empower teams to simplify processes and pass audits with confidence.

andreas.below (at) ccp-check.de

+49 (0) 176 80295473

Our services

Consulting that streamlines processes – with interfaces to energy and environmental management as well as occupational safety. Our partner network with many years of experience serves this purpose.

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We assess your current status, identify specific gaps and create a practical roadmap to audit readiness. Lean, practical and with clear responsibilities.

We combine quality, energy, environment and occupational safety into one system – less duplication of work, clear processes, a key performance indicator logic. To achieve this, we structure roles, documents and processes so that they work in everyday life.

From preparation and mock audits to support on the big day – including follow-up work with concrete measures. The goal: passing with flying colours, without any last-minute rush!

Practical training courses with legally compliant content – on-site or digital, with examination and certificate. Content that sticks and can be applied in the workplace.

We create transparency regarding obligations, risks and potential – from ISO 50001 to a clear register of obligations. The result: measurable savings and reliable compliance.

Digital checklists, audit-proof documentation and meaningful evaluations – tailored to your business. Ready to go with a pilot area and rapid roll-out.

Your questions, our answers
(FAQs)

Management systems & certifications: How do you support us in setting up or further developing a management system?
You receive a system that works reliably in everyday use – clearly structured, audit-proof and free of unnecessary bureaucracy.
How do you conduct an actual analysis for ISO 9001, ISO 22000, IFS or FSSC?
After an on-site appointment, you will know exactly where action is needed and what steps are necessary to become audit-ready.
Will I receive a realistic roadmap leading up to the audit date?
100%. Clear responsibilities and realistic schedules prevent stressful periods and reduce operational risks.
When is an integrated management system (QM, environment, energy, occupational safety) worthwhile?
You reduce duplication of work, gain an overview and create a uniform understanding of processes throughout the company. This is particularly useful in the area of ISO standards.
How do you ensure that roles, processes and documents work in everyday life – not just during the audit?
The system is designed so that your teams can work efficiently with it and not just meet formal requirements.
How do you help us reduce duplication of work in multiple standards?
Common structures and coordinated documents reduce effort and create clarity.
Preparation for audits, certifications and visits from authorities: What does your support entail when preparing for an audit or a visit from the authorities?
From documentation to attendance. You will approach the appointment in a structured manner and without any surprises – well prepared in terms of both technical knowledge and organisation.
How do mock audits work with you – and what added value do they offer us?
Critical issues are identified early on, allowing you to rectify any deviations before the official audit.
Do you also accompany us to the actual audit or official appointment?
We are happy to be at your side to provide technical support.
How do you support us in follow-up work and in closing any deviations found?
You receive concrete, actionable measures, not just general advice.
Training & Qualifications: What are the advantages of in-house training with you over standard courses?
The content is tailored to your business, your risks and your staff – practical and directly applicable.
How practical are your safety officer, forklift truck operator and shelf inspector training courses?
Employees understand the context and can immediately apply what they have learned in the workplace.
Do you also offer digital or hybrid training courses?
Yes, this allows you to remain flexible without compromising on quality or legal certainty.
Energy & Compliance Management: How do you support us in setting up or further developing an energy management system (e.g. ISO 50001)?
From the initial checklist to the analysis of consumption. You gain transparency about your processes and optimisation potential – a basis for economic decisions.
How do you identify potential savings and relieve us of our legal obligations?
Costs, risks and reporting obligations are clearly classified so that they can be managed efficiently and on time.
How do you create transparency regarding risks and responsibilities in compliance management?
Our network is at your disposal for this purpose.
Digitalisation & pragmatic QM solutions: How do you approach the digitisation of testing and QM processes?
We base our approach on your existing processes and map them in CCP-Check, for example, which makes them simpler rather than more complex.
What are the advantages of a pilot area before we go digital across the board?
You can see very early on and very quickly how the solution works in everyday use.
CCP-CHECK & digital inspection systems: How do you support us in introducing CCP-CHECK into our business?
Processes are carefully prepared, employees are specifically involved and the system is quickly made operational.
For which areas is CCP-CHECK suitable – and when does an individual solution make more sense?
You receive the solution that fits your business model – standardised, tailor-made or combined.

Daniel Link

Managing Director
Bäckerei Link GbR

Jochen has been accompanying us to trade fairs and expert committees for years – always committed, always approachable. It is immediately apparent that he knows the industry inside out. His pragmatic approach to breaking down audit requirements into everyday business operations is invaluable. For him, it's not the paperwork that matters, but what really works.

Jennifer Schorr

Project Manager
FELIX KOCH OFFENBACH

Jochen remains calm and organised even in challenging audit situations – and passes this confidence on to his team. His analytical skills and keen sense of people make him a valuable partner, especially in critical moments.

Dr. Christoph Theis

Subject teacher for food technology, food chemistry and chemistry

Mr. Hauptmann convinces as a speaker through technical depth, clear structure and a pronounced practical relevance. His lectures combine theoretical foundations with real examples from everyday professional life - understandable, relevant and conveyed at eye level. Particularly noteworthy is his ability to prepare complex topics such as quality management, food safety and digitization so didactically that they become tangible and directly applicable for aspiring technicians. The feedback from the participants is consistently positive: informative, practical and sustainably effective. A clear added value for the training at the Kaiserslautern Technical School.

André Bernatzky

Graduate food chemist, state-certified
Headmaster Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk Sachsen e.V.

Jochen Hauptmann conveys complex QM topics in a way that everyone can understand – practically, precisely and with impressive calm. His experience as a lead auditor flows across the board without coming across as didactic. For our participants and members, he is a true role model when it comes to living quality and confident performance in audits.

Dr. Chris Schäfer

Dr. Schäfer & Partner

In the joint consultation with Andreas, I appreciate the clear, pragmatic approach. Technical requirements are precisely recorded and translated into digital solutions that work in day-to-day operations and under audit conditions. This is exactly what makes it a reliable partner for me at the decision-making level.