Christian K. Binder
Aarhus C
Summary
Visionary leader with a robust track record spanning over 11 years of experience, including a decade in managerial roles providing operational, tactical, and strategic direction while reporting directly to Directors or Group Directors. Specializes in driving impactful initiatives across functions like HR, Supply Chain, Optimization (Lean), QEHS, Engineering, Planning at both site and Group level.
Experienced in steering and optimizing Operations, PMO/TMO through change management and execution power, consistently delivering sustainable outcomes. Proficient in implementing cost-saving measures, capacity control and driving investments to enhance production processes, prioritizing performance, availability, and quality embedded in operating models.
Recognized for fostering collaborative leadership and inspiring teams toward shared goals. Demonstrated success in achieving high-level process performance and operational excellence. Emphasizes proactive communication, decisive action, and cultivates a positive organizational culture that fuels innovation and propels achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Director & Founder
Eyesight Consulting
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw organizational transfer for 6 FTEs and managed a $2.83 million / 20 mDKK portfolio
- Set vision, strategy, and direction, orchestrating optimization, change management, performance management, manufacturing strategy, PMO & TMO programs across multiple departments and industries
- Led complex analysis, design, and execution of leadership, optimization, operating models, QEHS, strategy, PMO & TMO programs, managing transformations across 5+ Groups, 12 manufacturing sites in 5 countries, and spanning 4 industries, including development, restructuring, and sustainability initiatives
- Led and provided strategic direction for 12 employees directly and 16 indirectly (not counting the external project/program members)
- Managed budget control and P&L responsibilities exceeding $2.2 million / 15.3 mDKK
Director (Business Development, Consulting)
VENZO Consulting
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Established and spearheaded the Operational & Process Excellence department, defining vision, strategy, and direction while reporting to the Senior Business Development Partner
- Led complex analysis, design, and execution of leadership, optimization, operating models, QEHS, strategy, PMO & TMO programs across various departments and business setups
- Managed transformations across 15 companies in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, overseeing 22 manufacturing sites in 6 countries and spanning 4 industries
- Developed, reshaped, and reinvented teams at 15 companies, from CxO to entry-level positions
- Provided leadership to 6 Senior Managers, indirectly overseeing 30+ FTEs (not counting external project/programs members)
- Managed budget control and P&L responsibilities exceeding $4.3 million / 30 mDKK
Manager (Manufacturing, Operations & Strategy)
PwC Consulting
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Led strategic initiatives in Lean, OEE, and performance management as SME, positioning PwC Denmark as an OEE industry leader in EMEA
- Directed M&A, strategy, optimization, PMO, and TMO programs across diverse sectors, expanding organizational footprint
- Managed transformations across several companies, overseeing 200+ sites, and strategically redefining approaches to strategy, quality, safety, operations, sourcing, and logistics at both local and Group levels
- Headed team development initiatives at 50+ sites, including organizational restructuring, governance and capacity based supply chain management from CxO to entry level
- Provided leadership to 10 senior consultants, indirectly managing 60+ FTEs (excluding external project/program members)
- Managed budget control and P&L responsibilities, overseeing budgets from $2.0 to $3.3 million / 14 mDKK to 23 mDKK
Group Performance Manager (Group Operations)
Scandi Standard
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Led the design and execution of an Operational Excellence program that integrated IoT, MES, and PLM systems to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented OEE, Preventive Maintenance, RPA, and new KPI structures to standardize data across functions, ensuring parity in pay, bonuses, financial structures, performance corrections, annual reporting, CAPEX scoping, and investment accuracy. Performance management served as the cultural pillar underpinning the success of these initiatives.
- Covered 40+ production lines at 13 manufacturing sites in 6 countries, achieving significant operational improvements and seven-figure savings within the first year
- Managed a team of 5 Group Performance Specialists, 12 Lean Managers, and indirectly oversaw +120 FTEs
- Simultaneously managed both sites and the Group Performance function while Operations Director positions were vacant or otherwise being absent throughout the entire tenure
- Successfully managed budget controlling and P&L responsibilities, with oversight ranging from approximately $2.9 to $4.9 million / 20.2 mDKK to 34.1 mDKK
Group Lean Manager (Group Operations)
Scandi Standard
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Transitioned from overseeing lean management nationally to Group Lean Manager with global responsibilities, ensuring alignment and effectiveness across multiple organizational levels
- Shifted from tactical assignments to project management, performance monitoring, staffing, production planning, sourcing, capacity, and complexity reduction, significantly influencing stakeholder management and communication strategies
- Managed 5 direct reports, expanding to oversee over 25 FTEs directly and 90 FTEs indirectly
- Oversaw global Lean and Process strategy across 13 manufacturing sites in 6 countries, achieving significant operational improvements and savings of $1.6 million / 11.1 mDKK
- Managed budget control and P&L responsibilities, overseeing budgets from $0.9 to $2.8 million / 6.3 mDKK to 19.5 mDKK
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Copenhagen Business School
Academic Profession - Management And Leadership
University College Nordjylland
Bachelor of Arts - Business Psychology
Boston College
Languages
Danish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- test
Timeline
Operations Director & Founder
Eyesight Consulting
11.2023 - Current
Director (Business Development, Consulting)
VENZO Consulting
12.2022 - 11.2023
Manager (Manufacturing, Operations & Strategy)
PwC Consulting
09.2019 - 12.2022
Group Performance Manager (Group Operations)
Scandi Standard
08.2016 - 08.2019
Group Lean Manager (Group Operations)
Scandi Standard
09.2014 - 07.2016
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Copenhagen Business School
Academic Profession - Management And Leadership
University College Nordjylland
Bachelor of Arts - Business Psychology
Boston College
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