Chris Ainsworth

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Global IT PMO Director @ Kellogg Company
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Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Chris Ainsworth

A seasoned Program Director - multi-lingual & with front-line plant operations experience - who has delivered significant business value through cross-functional multi-site engagements across Europe.

Chris Ainsworth's Current Company Details
Kellogg Company

Kellogg Company

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Global IT PMO Director
Chris Ainsworth Work Experience Details
  • Kellogg Company
    Global It Pmo Director
    Kellogg Company Sep 2019 - Present
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Accountable for the global oversight, governance & reporting of up to $75M Capital Projects, as well as annual & longer term Capital Planning, and Portfolio Management tools & processes within IT.
  • Kellogg Company
    Brexit Program Lead
    Kellogg Company Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Accountable for the delivery of mitigation plans across all key work streams, as well as for the alignment of internal and external communication at all levels, liaison with industry bodies, management of external consultants, and governance through the European Board. Single point of contact for all key business functions (Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Finance, HR, Commercial, Sales).
  • Kellogg Company
    European Supply Chain Program Manager
    Kellogg Company Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Managed a number of major transformation projects across our four cereal manufacturing plants, delivering over €25m one-time cash benefits and ongoing operational efficiencies over €40m.
  • Kellogg Company
    Program Manager, Pringles K1
    Kellogg Company Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Managed the set-up and business integration of the company's first Pringles factory in Poland, with accountability for alignment and execution of plans across all key business functions (Finance, HR, IT, Engineering, Logistics, Customer Service, Plant Start-Up, Can Production).
  • Kellogg Company
    European Cutover Manager, Pringles Integration
    Kellogg Company 2012 - 2013
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Managed the creation, alignment and execution of plans across all business functions to cutover P&G's European Pringles business into Kellogg Europe, "without dropping a can or a box".
  • Kellogg Company
    Operations Services Manager
    Kellogg Company 2010 - 2012
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Managed a team of over 100, with accountability for Maintenance, Production Planning & Scheduling, and the Plant's Lean Programme.
  • Kellogg Company
    Shift Manager
    Kellogg Company 2009 - 2010
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Managed a shift of 60 in Bremen, with full responsibility for all metrics (People Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality, Production Efficiency).
  • Kellogg Company
    European Supply Chain Project Manager
    Kellogg Company 2006 - 2009
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Led a number of major European Supply Chain projects, including:Realignment of UK Cereal Plant headcount and assets with reduced market demand (€60m project)Transfer of production and packing from Germany to Spain (€40m project)Gaining regulatory approval and Government incentives for building Kellogg's first plant in Poland
  • Kellogg Company
    Business Planning Manager
    Kellogg Company 2005 - 2006
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Set up and managed UK's Commercial Business Management Function. Responsible for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and all Board-level sales reporting and analysis. Reported to UK Finance Director.
  • Kellogg Company
    Convenience Sales Controller
    Kellogg Company 2005 - 2005
    Battle Creek, Michigan, Us
    Led team of eight National Account Managers (NAMs) selling to Retail, Cash & Carry, and Wholesale channels across both Cereals and Snacks categories. Reported to UK Sales Director.
  • Tesco
    International Commercial Capability Manager
    Tesco 2002 - 2004
    Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb
    Managed eight Senior Buyers to create and deliver Commercial Capability training (Range Architecture, Pricing, Negotiation, Supplier Management) to Tesco's businesses in Eastern Europe and SE Asia.
  • Gemini Consulting
    Senior Consultant
    Gemini Consulting 1999 - 2002
    Za
    Led joint client-consultant teams to improve business performance across a range of industries,
  • Barclays Bank
    Management Development Programme
    Barclays Bank 1995 - 1999
    London, Gb

Chris Ainsworth Skills

Management Operations Management Change Management Project Management Fmcg Business Planning Sales Supply Chain Business Transformation Business Process Improvement Retail Strategy Fast Moving Consumer Goods Management Consulting Cross Functional Team Leadership Acquisition Integration Analysis Business Strategy

Chris Ainsworth Education Details

  • The University Of Manchester
    The University Of Manchester
    International Business
  • London Business School
    London Business School
    Accelerated Development Programme
  • The University Of Manchester
    The University Of Manchester
    Pure Maths & German

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Ainsworth

What company does Chris Ainsworth work for?

Chris Ainsworth works for Kellogg Company

What is Chris Ainsworth's role at the current company?

Chris Ainsworth's current role is Global IT PMO Director.

What is Chris Ainsworth's email address?

Chris Ainsworth's email address is ch****@****ogg.com

What schools did Chris Ainsworth attend?

Chris Ainsworth attended The University Of Manchester, London Business School, The University Of Manchester.

What skills is Chris Ainsworth known for?

Chris Ainsworth has skills like Management, Operations Management, Change Management, Project Management, Fmcg, Business Planning, Sales, Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Business Process Improvement, Retail, Strategy.

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