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I am a passionate leader with 15 years of experience in operations and supply chain development and upscaling new technology. My high-performance track record has been achieved through managing operations, QC and R&D departments with 60+ skilled knowledge workers & specialists across multiple sites. My teams have created industry impact with new commercialized products, and produced these with operation excellence and LEAN manufacturing to strive for climate change.My main focus is continuous improvements, business upscaling, strategic change management and organizational & supply chain development in a fast growth context trying to achieve Industri 4.0 and net-Zero manufacturing. I have spent more than a decade working in operations and supply chains as a specialist and a senior manager, so I truly understand what improvements and changes require of the organization and its employees while ramping up capabilities rapidly.I facilitate a culture of LEAN, manufacturing innovation, digitalization and automation and drive my ambition to become at the forefront of technology within manufacturing and new technologies.As a manager, I believe in being responsible, trustful, positive and a continuous improver. Highly motivated and intelligent people should be trusted to master complex problems. My role as manager is to define the boundaries, setting up the goals and carry out the coaching. With my background in chemical engineering, project- & LEAN management and supply chain leadership I am able to empathize with my employees as well as understand and align with the uncompromising commercial priorities of the business.On a personal level I am structured, a relation builder and a problem solver that is passionate about being better today than yesterday. Former top athlete volleyball player trying to get excellent at golfing.Keywords:Business Unit ManagementSupply Chain & Operations LeadershipManufacturing scale-upLEAN & Continuous ImprovementsQC Process & Engineering TechnologyManagement of ManagersBusiness Strategy and Development
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Chief Supply Chain OfficerMicroshade A/S May 2023 - PresentGlostrup, Copenhagen, Dk
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Chief Operating OfficerDynelectro Oct 2022 - Jun 2023Copenhagen, Denmark, Dk -
Ceo / Adm. DirektørDynelectro Aug 2021 - Oct 2022Copenhagen, Denmark, Dk
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Managing DirectorLiqtech Ceramics Oct 2020 - Jul 2021Business Unit Director being responsible for production plants/sites (US & DK) and driving results for all areas of the supply chain: Full P&L responsibility.Business development, new materials technology upscaling and turnaround management for the business unit including: R&D, engineering, operations (Upscaling), procurement, planning, sales and quality.8 direct reports (managers) and up to 70 reports in total.Member of the senior management group in LiqTech and steering group member.*Enables business transformation and organizational growth, hires +30 employees (2019: 35 , 2020: 70) *Leading change management, operations improvements, predictive maintenance planning, digitalization of operations (automation and new ERP system)*Supply chain leadership in 24h-operations with state-of-the-art ceramics technology*Leading global manufacturing innovation and upscaling program through R&D and Engineering group (investments: 4M€)*Established data flow for automated processes which enabled increased performance.*Managing overall costs, budgets, KPIs and compliance policies with great impact in value chain.*Leading product development and overseeing launch of new products *Managing all site activities through people, processes, products and projects*LEAN manufacturing & business expansion planning*Quality and service program driver in the LiqTech group*Develops business unit strategy with Board of Directors
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Cto&Coo (Head Of Global Supply Chain)Liqtech Jan 2018 - Sep 2020Ballerup, DkBusiness Unit Manager responsible for production plants/sites (US & DK) and driving results for all areas of the supply chain: Full P&L responsibility.Business transformation and turnaround management for the business unit achieving excellent LEAN manufacturability and targets/goals within all departments. Strategic thinking mindset combined with strong leadership within the business unit incl. global supply chain and R&D and operations management. Production capacity ramp up and improvements of the process together with organizational changes did turnaround the business unit.7 direct reports (managers) and up to 50 reports in total.Member of the management group in LiqTech.*Leading expansion plans for business unit*Project management of investment projects (+5M€)*Managing global Quality & regulatory certificates & policies. *Developed QMS data flow and ensured global excellent manufacturability with new technology, in-line QC processes (Automation) and develops reporting by ERP system. *Participates in business development meetings as advisor to the group CEO*Participates in customer meetings with sales manager*Managing business unit operating costs and budgets via ERP Leading Technology transfer from US to DK due to closing down US production plant (3.000 m2).*Overseeing business development scale-up process*Creates upgraded business strategy & new product pipeline*Ensure business operations and develop a good working climate*Top Management reporting and financial controlling of investment projects, responsible for cross functional supply chain infrastructure and systems incl. vendor management. -
Plant Manager (Head Of Supply Chain)Liqtech Apr 2015 - Dec 2017Ballerup, DkHead of global supply chain incl engineering & R&D departments. Responsible for operational excellence and engineering specialists evaluating new technologies for production and processes, and managing R&D departments to discover and develop new products and state-of-the-art LEAN production. 5 direct reports (managers) and up to 50 reports in total (US+DK). Process improvements and change management enabling operational excellence and very good KPIs. Member of the management group in LiqTech. Strategic thinking operational mindset combined with strong leadership within supply chain management. Established several supply chain strategies and the following execution and implementation. Achieved reliable production and good quality.Competence and technology transfer from DK to US. Management reporting and financial controlling of projects, responsible for cross functional supply chain infrastructure and systems incl. vendor management.Proven competencies:*Supply Chain Leadership*Strategic development of supply chain (incl KPI, budgets and financial reporting)*Focus on development towards excellence within business unit*Vendor management (performance, contracts and licenses)*Technology, Processes and IT-systems (optimization and implementation in global environment)*Logistic optimization incl tenders*Product and process development (LEAN) *Regulatory and audit (ISO) management
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Production Engineer (Process Specialist, Chemical Engineering)Novozymes Feb 2015 - Apr 2015Bagsvaerd, Dk-Process and product responsible in enzyme production + upscaling production-Process improvements and production capacity ramp up-Responsible for the processes leading to consistent quality and ensure that products are delivered in the agreed quality-Follow up on production budget and ensure that the processes meet the agreed yield-Budgeting and continuous updating of BOMs-Responsible for the introduction of new products and processes-Contribute to the preparation of strategic plans-Contribute to the process and technology development in collaborate with production managers-Competence development of production teams-Responsible for non-conformities in the production -
Production & R&D Engineer (Operation Excellence & Engineering)Topsoe Fuel Cell (Haldor Topsøe) Aug 2011 - Jan 2015-Process optimization engineer & responsible in ceramic fuel cell production-Upscaling production capacity-Project portfolio manager of improvement projects (LEAN)-Management of non-conformities in production-Reliability and degradation project manager-Support evaluation of QIs in process area, via QI reviews-Production support and systematic troubleshooting-Facilitate new processes & technology in production-Ensure that technical changes (improvements) are well coordinated between relevant persons in R&D and production-Task supervisor for laboratory technicians-Supervise students in materials research projects-Experience on IP / patent issues
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Production And R&D Engineer (Medical Devices)Meggitt Sensing Systems, Denmark (Ferroperm Piezoceramics) Jan 2009 - Jul 2011• Production process optimization of ceramic membranes for medical devices and sensors• Upscaling production• Optimization engineer - continuous improvements• Development, optimization and implementation of spray-drying processes for large scale ceramic production (LEAN)• Development of new ceramic materials and thick film pastes for medical devices• Process optimization and development of ceramic thick film technology• Internal project manager of a HTF-project (Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation)• Internal project manager of an European FP7 project• Supervisor of laboratory technician
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Production & R&D Engineer (Medical Devices)Ferroperm Piezoceramics A/S Jan 2007 - Dec 2008• Production process optimization of ceramics membranes for medical devices and sensors• Upscaling membrane production• Optimization engineer• Development, implementation of new processes for large scale ceramic production (LEAN)• Development of new ceramic materials and thick film pastes for medical devices• Process optimization and development of ceramic thick film technology• Internal project manager of a HTF-project (Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation)• Internal project manager of an European FP7 project• Supervisor of laboratory technician
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SuperupdaterEnetpulse A/S Feb 2001 - Sep 2006• Live update of sports results• Updater supervisor• Customer dialogue
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StudentRisø National Laboratory For Sustainable Energy Jun 2004 - Jul 2004Roskilde, Sjælland, DkMaterials Research Department - Metalstructures in Four Dimensions.
Karsten Klemens Hansen Skills
Karsten Klemens Hansen Education Details
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Dtu - Technical University Of DenmarkMaterials Science -
Kea - Københavns ErhvervsakademiManagement
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Apropos KommunikationSafety And Work Environment
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Storm ManagementLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Idrætshøjskolen I Århus
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Vestfyns GymnasiumChemistry
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Karsten Klemens Hansen works for Microshade A/s
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Karsten Klemens Hansen's current role is CSCO | Manufacturing | Production Scale-up | Supply Chain.
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What schools did Karsten Klemens Hansen attend?
Karsten Klemens Hansen attended Dtu - Technical University Of Denmark, Kea - Københavns Erhvervsakademi, Apropos Kommunikation, Storm Management, Idrætshøjskolen I Århus, Vestfyns Gymnasium.
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