Experience

CP Kelco

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• EH&S and Sustainability Manager

  • May 2023 - Present



Oterra

• Denmark
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Production Director

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

  Responsible for Oterras production site in DK for production of natural colors for food and beverage. Site team of 85 FTE´s. Key achievements: - Carve out from Chr. Hansen Copenhagen site after sale to EQT. - Build up activities for site to run independently (organisation, new responsibilities and task, contracts, ERP implementation, audits) - Capacity and efficiency improvement projects Responsible for Oterras production site in DK for production of natural colors for food and beverage. Site team of 85 FTE´s. Key achievements: - Carve out from Chr. Hansen Copenhagen site after sale to EQT. - Build up activities for site to run independently (organisation, new responsibilities and task, contracts, ERP implementation, audits) - Capacity and efficiency improvement projects



A. Espersen A/S

• Denmark
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Director Consumer

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

  Operational leadership of 3 sites (1 in DK, 2 in Poland) Strategic direction for function. 4 direct reports and est. 1100 FTE Part of Espersen Leadership team. Key achievements: - Moved Fredericia facility to Poland, and closed down DK site. 100+ mill. capex project. Project completed successfully within timeline and kept delivering to customers through out transition. - Integration of large site bought from competitor with 900+ employees. - Production strategy for Function as part of Espersens strategy relaunch Show less



Arla Foods

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Director

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for alle site activities including leading site team of 130 FTE's Responsible for developing and executing capex projects to secure future demand for output, efficiencies, product innovation, quality, H&S and environmental impact. Key achievements: - New aligned and focused site management team - Step change in anchoring Lean as a culture, increasing Arla Maturity index with 35%. - Stabilised production and packaging by applying VSM and performance management. Responsible for alle site activities including leading site team of 130 FTE's Responsible for developing and executing capex projects to secure future demand for output, efficiencies, product innovation, quality, H&S and environmental impact. Key achievements: - New aligned and focused site management team - Step change in anchoring Lean as a culture, increasing Arla Maturity index with 35%. - Stabilised production and packaging by applying VSM and performance management.



Arla Foods Uk Plc

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Senior Director Production

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  Operational leadership of 2 sites (2 direct reports and 290 FTE´s in Function) Responsible for all UK subcontracting sites (12) Creation of aligned Category business plans with Marketing and Sales Interim Technical Director (EHS) for 8 months (23 FTE´s) Key Achievements: Ramp up of largest retail butter facility in UK meeting operational cost requirements without compromising employee safety, product quality or delivery service. As interim technical director, led integration of QEHS team after Milk Link - Arla Foods Merger (Site increase from 7 to 15) Show less



Arla Foods

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Development Director

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for Arla UK SC Lean programme and the roll out strategy across all sites, including heading up Group Lean team of 4 FTE´s Heading up Process Development team supporting sites REsponsible for relationship management and contract set up for subcontracting sites Key achievements: Development and implementation of Lean Programme including roll out of 6 sites and Logistics. Sat up big subcontrator agreement in fresh milk (2,5% of volume), met business required timelines and created winning relationship with subcontractor. Show less



arla foods Canada

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Senior Director Supply Chain

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

  Leading Canadian Supply Chain, ( 2 production sites, QEHS, Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Distribution and Subcontractor) Function included 8 direct reports and 150 FTE´s. Leading Canadian Supply Chain, ( 2 production sites, QEHS, Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Distribution and Subcontractor) Function included 8 direct reports and 150 FTE´s.



Arla Foods

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dairy Manager

  • Sep 2001 - May 2008

• Site Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Sep 2001

• Site Manager

  • Jun 1998 - Mar 2001

• Senior Production Manager

  • Jan 1997 - May 1998

• Dairy Engineer & Quality Manager

  • Feb 1993 - Dec 1996