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Vordingborg, Dk

Køge, Sjælland, Danmark

Lille Skensved, Zealand, Denmark

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

Responsible for Oterras production site in DK for production of natural colors for food and beverage. Site team of 85 FTE´s. Key achievements:- Carve out from Chr. Hansen Copenhagen site after sale to EQT.- Build up activities for site to run independently (organisation, new responsibilities and task, contracts, ERP implementation, audits)- Capacity and efficiency improvement projects

Kalvebod Brygge, Copenhagen

Operational leadership of 3 sites (1 in DK, 2 in Poland)Strategic direction for function.4 direct reports and est. 1100 FTEPart of Espersen Leadership team.Key achievements:- Moved Fredericia facility to Poland, and closed down DK site. 100+ mill. capex project. Project completed successfully within timeline and kept delivering to customers through out transition.- Integration of large site bought from competitor with 900+ employees.- Production strategy for Function as part of Espersens strategy relaunch

Korsvej Mejeri, Fredericia

Responsible for alle site activities including leading site team of 130 FTE'sResponsible for developing and executing capex projects to secure future demand for output, efficiencies, product innovation, quality, H&S and environmental impact.Key achievements:- New aligned and focused site management team- Step change in anchoring Lean as a culture, increasing Arla Maturity index with 35%.- Stabilised production and packaging by applying VSM and performance management.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Operational leadership of 2 sites (2 direct reports and 290 FTE´s in Function)Responsible for all UK subcontracting sites (12)Creation of aligned Category business plans with Marketing and SalesInterim Technical Director (EHS) for 8 months (23 FTE´s)Key Achievements:Ramp up of largest retail butter facility in UK meeting operational cost requirements without compromising employee safety, product quality or delivery service.As interim technical director, led integration of QEHS team after Milk Link - Arla Foods Merger (Site increase from 7 to 15)

Leeds, United Kingdom

Responsible for Arla UK SC Lean programme and the roll out strategy across all sites, including heading up Group Lean team of 4 FTE´sHeading up Process Development team supporting sitesREsponsible for relationship management and contract set up for subcontracting sitesKey achievements:Development and implementation of Lean Programme including roll out of 6 sites and Logistics.Sat up big subcontrator agreement in fresh milk (2,5% of volume), met business required timelines and created winning relationship with subcontractor.

Toronto, Canada Area

Leading Canadian Supply Chain, ( 2 production sites, QEHS, Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Distribution and Subcontractor)Function included 8 direct reports and 150 FTE´s.

Slagelse Dairy Center

Vrinners Flødeost

Vordingborg Ost

Vordingborg Ost

Holstebro Flødeost