Kerstin Geesdorf
About Kerstin Geesdorf
Kerstin Geesdorf is a Continuous Improvement Site Lead at Smiths Detection, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in logistics and continuous improvement, with previous roles at companies such as IKEA Group, DHL Supply Chain, and Kuehne + Nagel.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Kerstin Geesdorf serves as the Continuous Improvement Site Lead at Smiths Detection, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Her leadership in this capacity contributes to the overall effectiveness of the site.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Before her current role, Geesdorf worked as a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at Smiths Detection from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for driving improvement projects and strategies that aimed to optimize processes and enhance productivity at the Wiesbaden location.
Career Background in Logistics and Supply Chain
Geesdorf has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management. She worked at DHL Supply Chain as a Business Performance Manager from 2016 to 2019, where she managed performance metrics and improvement initiatives. Prior to that, she held various positions at Kuehne + Nagel, including Airfreight Manager and Sales Representative, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Educational Background
Geesdorf is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Politics, and Administrative Sciences at the University of Hagen, a program she began in 2018. She also completed an advanced technical certificate at Ludwig Erhard Schule Neuwied, where she studied subjects including German, Maths, English, Biology, and Science. Additionally, she obtained a government-approved apprenticeship in foreign languages at the same institution, focusing on German, English, Spanish, French, and Economy studies.
Early Career Development
Geesdorf began her career at Kuehne + Nagel, where she completed a trainee course from 2003 to 2005. She then progressed through various roles, including customer service in Sales & Marketing and later as a Sales Representative, gaining valuable experience that laid the foundation for her future roles in logistics and continuous improvement.