Lars Knudsen Email & Phone Number

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
• Managed the Essential Equipment Management Function for reefer containers and LOC operations in the United States and Canada.

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
• 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.
• Provided crucial support during Maersk's organizational transition.
• Aligned North American EMR organization with Latin network, optimizing equipment flow.

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

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.

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.