Kjerstin Torp Jordell

Ledelse, produksjon, kvalitet

Norway

About

Experienced leader in production and change management. Successfully managed a factory closure while maintaining full operations until the final day, delivering targeted production volumes and ensuring 100% delivery accuracy. Strong in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Experienced leader with over 20 years in production, planning, and operations within the food and beverage industry. Skilled in quality management, process improvement, and system implementation. Strong background in ERP systems, including SAP, and a keen interest in digitalization and continuous improvement.

Experience

  • Avdelingsleder at Nortura SA
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Hansa Borg Bryggerier AS (Sarpsborg)
    • Site Manager
      Dec 2022 - Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Employees: 45 Follow-up, training, and recruitment of employees. In the 2024 employee survey, 80% of the factory staff reported that they look forward to going to work. Maintained ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certifications with few deviations and successfully implemented ISO 14001. Introduced Factbird to improve production monitoring. Several smaller products were successfully introduced into production through cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, and change management. Successfully led the transition and implementation of a new ERP system.

    • Produksjon Manager/Site Manager/Planner
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Employees: 45 Follow-up, training, and recruitment of employees. Increased staffing from a single-shift to a two-shift operation. Implemented energy efficiency measures. Promoted social sustainability by facilitating work opportunities for employees with special needs. Worked on improving master data in the ERP system to better align production and warehouse flow.

    • Filling mangager/ Planner
      Jul 2015 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Employees: 9 Increased line efficiency by 10% through systematic monitoring of downtime causes and durations. Took on additional responsibility for factory planning during this period. Successfully installed two new packaging lines.

  • Brynild Gruppen AS (Full-time · 17 yrs 3 mos)
    • Manager Production Planning
      Feb 2009 - Jul 2015 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      Achieved improved service levels and line efficiency by modifying the planning process. Worked closely with production, operators, sales, purchasing, and the marketing department.

    • Operations Manager Production
      May 2006 - Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Employees: 50 Follow-up, training, and recruitment of operators. Coordinated and optimized daily production activities and production lines. Played a central role in relocating production to the factory. Financial follow-up.

    • Process and Product Developer
      May 1998 - May 2006 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      Development of the process through the introduction of new working methods and equipment. Product development. HACCP coordinator with training for other locations. Internal auditor.

  • Operations Assistant at Ringnes AS
    May 1997 - May 1998 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Production follow-up, production planning, reporting.