Kjeld Kleffel Email & Phone Number

Sønderborg, Dk

Nordborg, Flensborg

Danmark

4IMPROVE Consulting Group A/S employs 25 consultants and sells consultancy services within; Procurement, Supply chain, Production and Business transformation. Tasks: Sales and delivery of consultancy primarily within the Business transformation area. Strategic development in several industries, the process designed in collaboration with the cus-tomers and involvement of the board, management and employees to ensure ownership of the created plans. Revitalization of… Show more 4IMPROVE Consulting Group A/S employs 25 consultants and sells consultancy services within; Procurement, Supply chain, Production and Business transformation. Tasks: Sales and delivery of consultancy primarily within the Business transformation area. Strategic development in several industries, the process designed in collaboration with the cus-tomers and involvement of the board, management and employees to ensure ownership of the created plans. Revitalization of LEAN whiteboards in a distribution warehouse. Coaching leaders towards a more inspiring and participating behavior among their employees during LEAN whiteboard meetings. Project management of a potential assessment with a customer in the packaging industry, in-cluding detailed analysis as foundation for the performance of the maintenance department. Prepared and tested analysis for the detection of change readiness using Prosci ADKAR Change Maturity Model Analysis in the Packaging Industry Compile teaching materials for multiple full-time modules with the objectives of a more involved TPM training on site in the packaging industry. Results:Strategy plans were unanimously approved by the Board of Representatives and are now being executed by the organization.The potential assessment project has covered a two-digit million dkr. potential. This potential is now generating better planning, fewer shutdowns, complaints and less overtime.Effective and meaningful completion of LEAN whiteboard meetings, improved suggestions, improved well-being, less sick leaves and increased average pick pr. employee in warehouse Show less

Sønderborg, Danmark

Teaching in Service Economy at HDCounselling on thesis for the final examen

Sønderborg, Danmark

Jobcenter Sønderborg employs 175 employees and serves the municipality's +75,000 residents and 165 companies in the area with more than 1 employee.Tasks: Daily management and operation of business services with 13 employees, including weekly meetings, recruitment, conflict management, etc.Developed and implemented new corporate service strategy including launching our own online platform for marketing flex jobs (Flexmatch.dk) and academics (AC-match.dk)Completed… Show more Jobcenter Sønderborg employs 175 employees and serves the municipality's +75,000 residents and 165 companies in the area with more than 1 employee.Tasks: Daily management and operation of business services with 13 employees, including weekly meetings, recruitment, conflict management, etc.Developed and implemented new corporate service strategy including launching our own online platform for marketing flex jobs (Flexmatch.dk) and academics (AC-match.dk)Completed campaigns aimed at local companies with the aim of gaining more unemployed into regular jobs, flex jobs or practices.Total redesign of “Jobbørsen” which is an internal planning system developed in Access to book and reserve internships, resource courses and flex jobs.Implementation and training of staff in the use of the new “Jobbørsen” in access, including go-live support to ensure proper use.Results: Reduce the time spent by the individual job consultant by up to 20 minutes per. day. In total, this corresponds to approximately 7 FTE.Increased service and knowledge about the services offered by the job center. Thus, Jobcenter Sønderborg has moved from position 81 to 56 on the subject of "Workforce". DI Business Climate 2016 Show less

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark

Swienty A/S employs 17 employees and generate a turnover of two digits million amount in dkr. by selling commercial goods, beekeeping equipment and honey processing equipment (85% export).Tasks:Professionalization of the board's work in the owner-led company, by establishing relevant pro-cedure and clarification of the roles of the board and responsibility for good corporate govern-ance.Strategy development and implementation involving management, management and employees to… Show more Swienty A/S employs 17 employees and generate a turnover of two digits million amount in dkr. by selling commercial goods, beekeeping equipment and honey processing equipment (85% export).Tasks:Professionalization of the board's work in the owner-led company, by establishing relevant pro-cedure and clarification of the roles of the board and responsibility for good corporate govern-ance.Strategy development and implementation involving management, management and employees to ensure ownership of the created plans.Coaching to the owners about extending the physical framework for escalating operations.Start-up and follow-up of a LEAN projects that would promise better quality and ease of produc-tion and planning. From development, to continuous production and scalingResults:Realized gross profit growth by 44% and 57% in earningsCompiled and implemented a new growth strategy with the ownersInitiation and follow-up on quality management projects based on LEAN, which enabled growth with unchanged number of employees (FTE). Show less

Aabenraa, Denmark

Meritten This school is aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Employ 30 employees and with a turnover for approx. DKK 10 million.Tasks: Professionalization of the Board's work in the self-governing institution subject to the Ministry of Education's rules for the operation of production colleges, by establishing relevant procedures and clarification of the roles of the board and responsibility for good corporate governance.Strategy development and follow-up on… Show more Meritten This school is aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Employ 30 employees and with a turnover for approx. DKK 10 million.Tasks: Professionalization of the Board's work in the self-governing institution subject to the Ministry of Education's rules for the operation of production colleges, by establishing relevant procedures and clarification of the roles of the board and responsibility for good corporate governance.Strategy development and follow-up on progress on the plans adoptedNegotiation with the political committee, municipal councilor and mayor about the municipality's desire to merge the two production colleges to one school. Press handling around the merger conflict between the municipality, Meritten and EFA Syd.Crisis management according to School staff during the conflict, ongoing dialogue and orientation meetings.Results: Managed to delay a forced merger with EFA Syd, the second production high school in the city, which will have the consequence if not delayed, that Merittens equity 3.5 million. kr. will be lost. Show less

Sønderborg, Region Syddanmark, Danmark

Zfaktor ApS, consultancy firm focusing on making strategy into action by enhancing execution capacity of corporate management and employees.Tasks:Daily management of the consulting firm focusing on making strategy into action for the clients.Searching sales work, including proposals for business and preparation of process papers for potential and existing customers.Leadership development and launch of a major development program on "Clear communication in the… Show more Zfaktor ApS, consultancy firm focusing on making strategy into action by enhancing execution capacity of corporate management and employees.Tasks:Daily management of the consulting firm focusing on making strategy into action for the clients.Searching sales work, including proposals for business and preparation of process papers for potential and existing customers.Leadership development and launch of a major development program on "Clear communication in the citizen-friendly conversation" together with UCSyd for all 160 employees at Jobcenter Sønderborg.Developed and implemented new management foundation (Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy) for Popermo Insurance with involvement of the board, board of representatives and em-ployees.Conflict resolution in a personnel group at the Danish health service in Sydslesvig.Outplacement and coaching for unemployed people referred from Jobcenter Sønderborg 's job consultants. Results:Completed management development course for Jobcenter SønderborgImplemented new mission, vision, values and strategy for Popermo A/SAssisted with cooperation problems through conflict resolution at the Danish health service in Sydslesvig Show less

Ålborg Area, Denmark

Fremdrift A/S employed up to 15 consultants and collaborators and delivered tailor-made consultancy services to ensure the company's progress.Tasks:Designed and implemented a LEAN project with an energy company where the project was sponsored by the Executive Board and supported by a 20-member project group with insight in-to each part of the process (End to End).Initiation of a LEAN Process/Analysis at Pharmaceutical Company, which meant preparing a presentation for a new… Show more Fremdrift A/S employed up to 15 consultants and collaborators and delivered tailor-made consultancy services to ensure the company's progress.Tasks:Designed and implemented a LEAN project with an energy company where the project was sponsored by the Executive Board and supported by a 20-member project group with insight in-to each part of the process (End to End).Initiation of a LEAN Process/Analysis at Pharmaceutical Company, which meant preparing a presentation for a new process flow through the plant and new ERP system/changes to ERP.Design and completion of DLG talent development course for talent pool at DLGDevelopment and settlement of management development processes with Agri Nord's management team, based on self-developed 360 degree leader profile analysis.Visions and strategy process with the Board and Management from Kbh. Private HospitalDevelopment and coaching around the consultancy role, including the phases and content of sales workResults:LEAN project at the energy company - reduced the throughput from 15 to 2 weeks - from order received to fiber installed at the premises of the customer.Actively contributed to the Business Institute being able to get their ISO 9001/2000 Certification Show less

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark (Aalborg)

Effektfuld A/S employed up to 8 consultants and collaborators and delivered tailor-made consultancy services primarily within leadership development. Turnover of approximately 8 million. dkr.Tasks:Developed and implemented new management foundation (Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy) to Esbjerg Municipality Technology & Environment. 7 departments and 600 employees involved.Delivered individual managerial development course to E-MBA students at the Business… Show more Effektfuld A/S employed up to 8 consultants and collaborators and delivered tailor-made consultancy services primarily within leadership development. Turnover of approximately 8 million. dkr.Tasks:Developed and implemented new management foundation (Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy) to Esbjerg Municipality Technology & Environment. 7 departments and 600 employees involved.Delivered individual managerial development course to E-MBA students at the Business Institute.Implemented strategy processes for KMC A/S and Lotek A/S, both in a process involving a high degree of employee involvement.Designed and delivered teambuilding events with +50 participants for example The Alarm Center for SOS international and all the leaders at Løvbjerg.Developed and implemented LEAN at Swienty A/S. Value Stream Mapping (VMS), spaghetti diagram on flow through production to create new production layout. Types of waste and 5S in focus.Facilitating the process for establishing self-governing teams at Strecon A/S, including clarification of roles and responsibilities in the self-governing team.Results:Esbjerg Municipality Technology & Environment has significantly increased their performance measured by comparison with benchmarks from other municipalitiesLEAN project at Swienty A/S - resulted in significant quality improvements that eliminated the amount of complaints and noise in planning and production.LEAN project at Swienty A/S - led to a new production flow and thus reduction in the throughput time. Show less

Soenderborg, Denmark

Kjeld Kleffel ApS employed 4 employees and provided consultancy services within analysis, management and strategy. The company was sold to effective a/s in 2009.Tasks:Project Management on SAP Implementation at Ett Arla. Management of a multicultural Project Group of 35 Consultants, Implemented SAP at 7 Cheese and Spread Factories.Developed and implemented management development programs for SuperGros executives (+80 people) and for Løvbjerg's store managers and deputy head… Show more Kjeld Kleffel ApS employed 4 employees and provided consultancy services within analysis, management and strategy. The company was sold to effective a/s in 2009.Tasks:Project Management on SAP Implementation at Ett Arla. Management of a multicultural Project Group of 35 Consultants, Implemented SAP at 7 Cheese and Spread Factories.Developed and implemented management development programs for SuperGros executives (+80 people) and for Løvbjerg's store managers and deputy head managers (+25 people).Strategy Process with “DIN Forsyning”. Cocreation of Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy, including the preparation of action plans and year-rounds. Process of 200 employees in developing a new vision.House consultant for Meritten (production college) for more than 10 years. Assisted with strategy development, leadership management, conflict management, further education of pedagogical principles such as Appreciative Enquiry, Coaching and Learning Styles.Results:Successful project management of SAP implementation of 7 cheese and spread plants within scope, on time on budget.Together with the management of the school we raised the career placement percentage of young people to take on a job or start an education, by more than 25% above average for similar schools. Improved school equity from DKK 800,000 to DKK 3.5 million.Successful management development process at Løvbjerg, which resulted in increased wellbeing and reduced absence due to sickness among staff. Show less

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark

Lodam electronics a/s with 27 employees and a turnover for 20 million. Dkr. generated through sales and production of customized electronics solutions to ventilation and cooling controls.Tasks:Building logistics setup that could handle growth from approx. 20 million. in turnover to 160 million. Dkr. In 3 years. - Maersk Container Industry was the customer and still is.Managing managers, had a management team consisting of Service, Production and Logistics as well as… Show more Lodam electronics a/s with 27 employees and a turnover for 20 million. Dkr. generated through sales and production of customized electronics solutions to ventilation and cooling controls.Tasks:Building logistics setup that could handle growth from approx. 20 million. in turnover to 160 million. Dkr. In 3 years. - Maersk Container Industry was the customer and still is.Managing managers, had a management team consisting of Service, Production and Logistics as well as Development. Budgetary Responsibility, Performance review, Competence Development, Bonus Programs, Salary and Recruitment.Find suitable suppliers, including low procurement agreements that could provide a minimum saving of 30 – 40% on the final product.Completed structured follow-up on all suppliers with the purpose of reclaiming cost reductions of min. 10% per product.Establishing a more professional sales organization, built around principles from Key Account management.In depth analyzed For- and after calculations with the aim of developing a better cost/price model including implementing 30% + increase in sales prices, to ensure a sufficient DB.Selected subcontractors in Thailand to produce PCB for our products to Maersk and other customers within the refrigeration segment - achieved a 40% savings in terms of Landed CostResults:Reduced staff costs by more than 50% due to sales decline of 28%Developed 7 new products within 1 year, as a spin off on the knowledge gained from the development of refrigeration management to MaerskGot outsourced PCB volume production to Thailand (Team precision) - saving 40%Increased sales prices by 30% + on deficit products, to ensure a sufficient DB Show less

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark

Scientific Atlanta, Inc. is a manufacturer of cable television, telecommunications and broadband equipment, with more than 6500 employees, 300 was employees in DK. Today the company is owned by Cisco. Tasks:Personnel management of one manager and 13 dedicated employees in Sales Operation, Warehouse and Shipment Service for EMEA. Budgetary Responsibility, Performance review, Competence Development, Bonus Programs and Wage Negotiations.Responsible for designing and operating a… Show more Scientific Atlanta, Inc. is a manufacturer of cable television, telecommunications and broadband equipment, with more than 6500 employees, 300 was employees in DK. Today the company is owned by Cisco. Tasks:Personnel management of one manager and 13 dedicated employees in Sales Operation, Warehouse and Shipment Service for EMEA. Budgetary Responsibility, Performance review, Competence Development, Bonus Programs and Wage Negotiations.Responsible for designing and operating a supply chain setup for handling the largest HFC signal / VoiP upgrade project in North Westphalia. - Project value 200 million. USD.Building and establishing a bonded warehouse in Denmark, with the aim of avoiding double customs clearance.Developed and implemented BI reports in Business Object system, for management and better decision-making (KPI).Manage and match rolling forecast entries from the sale and consolidate for planning.Responsible for planning, procurement, subcontractor handling, contractual agreements with 3parts logistic supplier. Including intercompany purchases from our factories in Mexico, and the United States.Results:Established a sustainable logistics setup for managing a large project in Germany worth a value of 200 million USD.Retention of delivery and delivery security of almost 97% under extreme growth Show less

Denmark, Horsens, Copenhagen

Danisco A/S employs 17712 employees, trading for DKK 27.8 billion in Sugar, Ingredients and Packaging Production. Danisco's Competence Center consisted of 25 SAP consultants.Tasks:Key Account Management for the Danisco Flexible Division of SAP/R3 issues, including coordinating, formulating and communicating SAP's application capabilities, by unveiling and evaluating needs, advising on opportunities and composing optimal SAP solutions.Internal sales- and benefit… Show more Danisco A/S employs 17712 employees, trading for DKK 27.8 billion in Sugar, Ingredients and Packaging Production. Danisco's Competence Center consisted of 25 SAP consultants.Tasks:Key Account Management for the Danisco Flexible Division of SAP/R3 issues, including coordinating, formulating and communicating SAP's application capabilities, by unveiling and evaluating needs, advising on opportunities and composing optimal SAP solutions.Internal sales- and benefit budgetProject management on hot-packages upgrade in SAP/R3Design and implement environmental green account reporting system in SAP/R3Results:Developed and implemented environmental green accounts in SAP to comply with, inter alia, Grüne Punkt charges.Succesful projectmanagement of hot-packages upgrade in SAP/R3 within time and on budget. Show less

Denmark, Aarhus, Manchester

Danisco A/S employs 17712 employees, trading for DKK 27.8 billion in Sugar, Ingredients and Packaging Production. Danisco's Competence Center consisted of 25 SAP consultants.Tasks:Configured and developed the Logistic solution in SAP/R3 (PP, PI) for 3 paper plants in UK.Go-live support to Sales dept., Planning and Master data, Shipping and stockrooms at Danisco Flexible.Configured and developed the subcontract solution for pouch manufacturing to Danisco… Show more Danisco A/S employs 17712 employees, trading for DKK 27.8 billion in Sugar, Ingredients and Packaging Production. Danisco's Competence Center consisted of 25 SAP consultants.Tasks:Configured and developed the Logistic solution in SAP/R3 (PP, PI) for 3 paper plants in UK.Go-live support to Sales dept., Planning and Master data, Shipping and stockrooms at Danisco Flexible.Configured and developed the subcontract solution for pouch manufacturing to Danisco Flexible.Results:Implemented the Logistics Solution to 3 paper mills on time and on budgetEnabled the management of pouch production, which represented 10% of Danisco Flexibles total turnover. This re-configured the selected management solution, to improve control of inventory. Show less

Denmark, Arcodan Soenderborg

Scientific Atlanta, Inc. Acquires Arcodan in 1997, with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 mil-lion. Dkr. generated through production of antenna systems for receiving and distributing television signals.Tasks:Staff management of 4 dedicated employees, including weekly and monthly meetings, Performance review, competence development, coaching and wage negotiations.Generate cost budgets for the departments, including ongoing follow-up and reporting on the YTD cost/Budget… Show more Scientific Atlanta, Inc. Acquires Arcodan in 1997, with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 mil-lion. Dkr. generated through production of antenna systems for receiving and distributing television signals.Tasks:Staff management of 4 dedicated employees, including weekly and monthly meetings, Performance review, competence development, coaching and wage negotiations.Generate cost budgets for the departments, including ongoing follow-up and reporting on the YTD cost/Budget and realization of any adjustments.Developed an Activity Database in Access, which should control the monitoring of pre- and post-calculations, including standard times, and variance in the standard times of the manufactured products.Project management of SAP/R3 rollout to DK, Responsible for production, master data conversion, purchase, warehouse, planning and preparation of teaching materials, including the training of employees in master data management, etc.Development and implementation of a new production layout and management (LEAN principles KAN-BAN), etc.Responsible for production preparatory documentation, including pre- and post-calculations of new and changed products.Forecast controlling, and information to sales departmentsResults:From week to day planning in productionDivision of production in high runner and slow runner with the result that delivery capacity and safety were increased by + 10%Successful SAP implementation completed in 6 months, where all KPIs remained at the same level as before go-live one week after go-live. Show less

Denmark, Soenderborg

Scientific Atlanta, Inc. Acquires Arcodan in 1997, with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 million. Dkr. generated through production of antenna systems for receiving and distributing television signals.Tasks: Staff management of 10 dedicated employees, including weekly and monthly meetings, performance review, competence development, coaching and wage negotiations.Ensure stable and efficient production planning as a basis for purchases, capacity and resource allocation of… Show more Scientific Atlanta, Inc. Acquires Arcodan in 1997, with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 million. Dkr. generated through production of antenna systems for receiving and distributing television signals.Tasks: Staff management of 10 dedicated employees, including weekly and monthly meetings, performance review, competence development, coaching and wage negotiations.Ensure stable and efficient production planning as a basis for purchases, capacity and resource allocation of machinery and crew.Development and implementation of a forecast system, including the introduction of forecasted productions to increase delivery capacity and delivery security.Implementation of bin-location in the warehouses, to achieve better inventory utilization and effective picking.Planning and settlement of status counts in the RV, HF and FV warehouses.Results:Achieved average delivery capacity 98% and delivery security 97% on confirmed orderSuccessful implementation of bin-location in the warehouses, reduction of counting errors and improved management and utilization of storage capacity. Show less

Denmark, Soenderborg

Arcodan A/S with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 million. Dkr. generated by manufacturing main systems, opto-electronics and RF distribution equipment. It is aimed at cable operators, installers and system integrators.Tasks:Responsible for optimizing cooperation between the company's main supplier, own production and our largest customer.Contract negotiations with the largest subcontractors and customer about price, quality and delivery conditions.Coordination… Show more Arcodan A/S with 150 employees and a turnover for 200 million. Dkr. generated by manufacturing main systems, opto-electronics and RF distribution equipment. It is aimed at cable operators, installers and system integrators.Tasks:Responsible for optimizing cooperation between the company's main supplier, own production and our largest customer.Contract negotiations with the largest subcontractors and customer about price, quality and delivery conditions.Coordination and optimization of supply chain between Danish subcontractors, Swedish/American customer.Secure cooperation with all relevant stakeholders from subcontractor management to different divisions inhouse and end customer - working language English, Danish and Swedish.Quality and delivery control from subcontractor through factory to end customer.Results:Succeed to negotiate a fair deal through a controlled shutdown of the project through subcontractors and the customer due to a wrong forecast from the customer.Determined quality and delivery issues and increased the output through the supply chain to the customer's desired quantities within 3 months. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Apprenticeship as moulder

Executive Mba, E-Mba In Business Creativity

Activities and Societies: • Professional focus: Business Creativity • Dissertation: New business model for Popermo Insurances

Top Governance, Top Governance™

• Professional focus: The Professional Board

E-Mba, Change Management & Leadership

Activities and Societies: Board member at the E-MBA change Management alumni • Professional focus: Change management • Dissertation.

Msc Business Administration, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: FDC (Danske Civiløkonomer, later renamed and branded as C3 today it is Djøf Privat) • Professional focus: Supply.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: FDC (Foreningen af Danske Civiløkonomer)