Jelle van Emden

Jelle van Emden has extensive work experience in operations management and business improvement roles. Jelle currently holds the position of Director Operations at ERIKS Nederland since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Manager Operations at The Hawthorne Gardening Company from April 2019 to January 2023.

Before joining The Hawthorne Gardening Company, Jelle served as a Manager Operations at Waterdrinker Aalsmeer B.V. from September 2016 to December 2018. In this role, they were responsible for various departments and supervised a large team of employees. Jelle also led multiple projects related to operational improvements, facility layout, and ERP/ICT enhancements. Additionally, Jelle held the position of Business Improvement Manager at Waterdrinker Aalsmeer B.V. from June 2014 to August 2016, where they managed internal programs supporting the board of directors and managers in delivering various projects.

Prior to their time at Waterdrinker Aalsmeer B.V., Jelle worked at ADC performance improvement as a Program & Project Manager from May 2010 to May 2014. Jelle played a key role in optimizing procurement, supply chain, and operational processes for various clients in different industries. During their tenure, Jelle also served as the interim Managing Director of the Manufacturing business unit, where they were responsible for people management, project delivery, and business development.

Jelle began their career at Accenture in April 2004, where they worked as a Consultant for the Government Operating Group and later the Supply Chain Management group. Jelle contributed to various projects focused on inventory management, procurement optimization, supply chain improvements, and business process redesign for clients in different sectors. Additionally, Jelle actively participated in internal initiatives related to sales, knowledge improvement, client relations, and workforce engagement.

Overall, Jelle van Emden has demonstrated expertise in operations management, business improvement, and project leadership throughout their career.

Jelle van Emden obtained a Masters degree in Operations Research and Management from the University of Amsterdam, where they studied from 1997 to 2003. Prior to this, their education history is not specified. In terms of additional certifications, Jelle van Emden has obtained a Lean Green Belt from Lean Six Sigma Partners in February 2014, a CPIM certification from APICS in December 2011, and a Prince2 certification from ICM in September 2010.