Lars Knudsen Email & Phone Number

Denmark

Denmark

United States, North And South America, Europe

North And South America

• Spearheaded team reinforcement within AMR organization, aligning with EMR daily duties and targets.• Introduced cutting-edge strategies, including electronic EIR, innovative APP platforms, and Reefer E2E performance enhancements.• Emphasized SMART strategies, focusing on Container Grades and remote reefer control devices.• Contributed to the development and implementation of a forward-thinking plan, presenting outlines to the AMR EMR management team.• Managed the Essential… Show more • Spearheaded team reinforcement within AMR organization, aligning with EMR daily duties and targets.• Introduced cutting-edge strategies, including electronic EIR, innovative APP platforms, and Reefer E2E performance enhancements.• Emphasized SMART strategies, focusing on Container Grades and remote reefer control devices.• Contributed to the development and implementation of a forward-thinking plan, presenting outlines to the AMR EMR management team.• Managed the Essential Equipment Management Function for reefer containers and LOC operations in the United States and Canada.• Orchestrated the work of a team of ten EMR staff and managers, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and driving cost savings.• Operated at a senior level, providing executive summaries and recommendations to global upper-management teams.Key Accomplishments• Implemented SMART strategies for AMR EMR organization, focusing on electronic EIR, new APP platforms, and RCD/WCD.• Proposed strategies for terminal/depot implementation, enhancing overall efficiency with subsequent cost reductions.• Provided crucial support during Maersk's organizational transition.• Aligned North American EMR organization with Latin network, optimizing equipment flow.• Contributed to the successful implementation of the "GOING GREEN" strategy, focusing on emission footprint.• Established region training courses, EMR auditing, Quality, Safety and Cost Control in Asia, Middle East, South/North Africa Show less

World Wide

• Role transitioned to provide support to the management team and North American EMR organization, aligning with the Latin network organization. • Ensured equipment flow optimization, maintenance efficiency, and safety standards adherence. Supported the company's "GOING GREEN" strategy in E2E performance.• Became a member of the Global Support Team (GST) in the Equipment Excellence department, providing managerial support to North and Latin America Maersk Line organizations. Facilitated… Show more • Role transitioned to provide support to the management team and North American EMR organization, aligning with the Latin network organization. • Ensured equipment flow optimization, maintenance efficiency, and safety standards adherence. Supported the company's "GOING GREEN" strategy in E2E performance.• Became a member of the Global Support Team (GST) in the Equipment Excellence department, providing managerial support to North and Latin America Maersk Line organizations. Facilitated communication between the Liner Operation Centre and Maersk Line headquarters. Conducted staff assessments, guided terminal and depot selection, and performed cost and quality control.Key Accomplishments• Provided crucial support during Maersk's organizational transition.• Aligned North American EMR organization with Latin network, optimizing equipment flow.• Contributed to the successful implementation of the "GOING GREEN" strategy, focusing on emission footprint.• Member of Global Support Team, enhancing communication and coordination.• Conducted staff assessments, optimizing terminal and depot selection for cost and quality control. Show less

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

• Collaborated with the Centre Equipment Maintenance and Repair Management Team in Denmark.• Provided global perspective and support to cluster organizations, ensuring adherence to quality standards.• Enforced EMR procedures and monitored compliance of depot and terminal contractors with contractual obligations.

Panama City, Panama

• Allocated to Maersk Line Caribbean organization in Panama City, overseeing NAM and LAM clusters.• Assisted and guided the FLOW/CAPACITY team to optimize operations.• Managed cost and quality control for maintenance and repair of container equipment.• Guided depot and vendor selection, fostering close collaboration with cluster organizations

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

• Led a team of three, managing 16 M&R areas globally.• Controlled M&R costs worldwide and evaluated regional M&R performance.• Approved spare parts requests, negotiated frame agreements, and set equipment leasing standards.• Claimed Reefer Unit Warranties, managed spare parts distribution, and coordinated defective parts return.• Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the M&R system.• Established the M&R Audit program and conducted Area M&R… Show more • Led a team of three, managing 16 M&R areas globally.• Controlled M&R costs worldwide and evaluated regional M&R performance.• Approved spare parts requests, negotiated frame agreements, and set equipment leasing standards.• Claimed Reefer Unit Warranties, managed spare parts distribution, and coordinated defective parts return.• Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the M&R system.• Established the M&R Audit program and conducted Area M&R management reviews. Show less

Copenhagen, Dk

• Led the M&R operations section, responsible for cost analysis and monitoring repair trends.• Conducted global visits and inspections of repair depots and terminals.• Managed traveling inspectors and coordinated subcontractors.• Communicated policies, standards, and repair methods to local M&R staff worldwide

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

• Monitored and checked repair methods and quality in South, Central, and North American regions.• Established new setups for reefer box repairing and conducted cost control audits.• Organized main reefer unit suppliers to set up sufficient spare part stocks.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

• Appointed as the regional repair supervisor for Europe, overseeing reefer unit training and coordination.• Positioned damaged equipment to main shops and controlled all Container Maintenance and Repair activities in mainland Europe.

Technical Coordinator/Supervisor, Maersk Line, HQ Copenhagen 1996 – 1998Repair Supervisor, Thor Jorgensen A/s, Aarhus, DK 1993 – 1996Damage Preventive Program, Maersk, HQ, Copenhagen 1992 – 1993Maersk Line Representative, Maersk, Aarhus, Copenhagen 1991 – 1992Repair Team Supervisor, Paul Kinge AS, DK… Show more Technical Coordinator/Supervisor, Maersk Line, HQ Copenhagen 1996 – 1998Repair Supervisor, Thor Jorgensen A/s, Aarhus, DK 1993 – 1996Damage Preventive Program, Maersk, HQ, Copenhagen 1992 – 1993Maersk Line Representative, Maersk, Aarhus, Copenhagen 1991 – 1992Repair Team Supervisor, Paul Kinge AS, DK 1988 – 1991Reefer Electrician, Maersk Vessel, DK 1987 – 1988Technician and Reefer Unit Tester, Paul, Klinge AS and Maersk Vessel, DK 1983 – 1987Electrical Equipment Technician, Wilson A/S, DK 1982 - 1983 Show less

Greater Aarhus Area

Electrical Car Engineering Educated at Bosch, B.G. Diesel Elektro Aps,Engine and Electrical College, Nykoebing Falster, Denmark School: Graduated from high school (Danish)Courses / Training programs:_______________________________Maersk Leadership Transition Program, UKRefrigerant Cooling Jydsk Tech. Institut, Aarhus, Lyngby, DenmarkForklift truck certificated, Arhus, DenmarkFirst Aid, Nykoebing Falster, DenmarkEpoxy – and Polyurethan/Isocyanates… Show more Electrical Car Engineering Educated at Bosch, B.G. Diesel Elektro Aps,Engine and Electrical College, Nykoebing Falster, Denmark School: Graduated from high school (Danish)Courses / Training programs:_______________________________Maersk Leadership Transition Program, UKRefrigerant Cooling Jydsk Tech. Institut, Aarhus, Lyngby, DenmarkForklift truck certificated, Arhus, DenmarkFirst Aid, Nykoebing Falster, DenmarkEpoxy – and Polyurethan/Isocyanates, Aarhus, DenmarkSabroe Reefer Cool School, Transport Refrigerant Systems, Odense, DKUNICON International European Training Course, Antwerp, BelgiumHempel Training School Center, Copenhagen, DenmarkCarrier Transicold, Container Product Familiarization CourseCarrier Transicold, For Container Refrigeration Units, United StatesStarCool A/S Technical course, PanamaDaikin Technical course, United StatesIICL, The IICL Refrigerated Container Course, Rotterdam, NLIICL, The IICL Marine Cargo Container Inspector’s Examination, UK Show less