Fabrizio Gariano
Vezza D'alba
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager with significant exposure to various business functions as Operations, Procurement, Innovation, Sales, Marketing gained in several Industries (FMCG, alcholic beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical).
Active involvement in the Diageo M&A agenda with focus on large brand acquisition and disposal supporting the Global M&A team.
Experience in managing large Operations teams (> 250), Trade Unions and Senior Stakeholders.
Direct involvement in large transformational change projects with impact on Company's Organization and headcount.
International MBA (Michael Smurfit Business School In Dublin, Ireland). Fluent in English and Italian.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and M&A Manager
Diageo
04.2018 - Current
- Manage the bottling operations of the Diageo italian manufacturing site located in Alba (Cuneo), 200 direct + undirect.
- 20 direct reports including team leaders, PILs (peformance improvement leaders), DSs (new product development project managers), maintenance and resource planning resources.
- Drive bottling performance at Safety, OEE, Quality, Service level (OEE site target 2024 = 75,1%).
- Accountability to run strategic and continuous improvement projects including a LEAN Manufacturing Program.
- Responsibility to meet the Diageo safety and food safety standards (site certified under FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001).
- Drive employees engagement & capability development program to meet Diageo Performance Ambition.
- Work with the Diageo Global M&A team to develop feasibility studies to support make or buy decision on new acquired brands, develop co-packing contracts with eternal brands buyers.
Operations Manager
Diageo
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Responsibility on all the Diageo Operations in Alba (Cuneo) including Bottling, Bulk production, Warehouse, Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Excise & Duty), total headcount 290.
- Member of the site's Leadership Team.
- Drive a LEAN program to improve lines efficiency (OEE), reduce number of stops, waste and H&S risks, involving all operators and team leaders population.
- Delivered a transformational change re-shaping the site product mix portfolio with impact on site headcount and organization.
Procurement Manager Closures and Cans Europe
Diageo
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Remote management of a team of 7 supplier performance managers located in various european countries and UK. Reporting to the Head of Procurement Europe and part of the European Procurement Leadership Team.
- Spend managed a. 120m gbp with a suppliers base spread in various European and Extra EU countries
- Responsibility to manage cost, quality and service for the category.
- Deliver a cost reduction projects pipeline working in partnership with Diageo Technical team (annual saving target -5% yoy).
- Drive category strategy and sourcing for local categories.
- Drive Governance agenda through Know your Business Partner Program, Sedex, Supplier Failure Risk Management.
Head of Procurement Diageo Operations Italy
Diageo
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Manage a team of 12 supplier performance managers, reporting to the Head of Procurement Europe. Total spend of a. 100m gbp / year split on Packaging (glass,pet, labels, corrugates, closures, cans), Ingredients (wine, alcohol, sugar, flavours, botanicals), facility services (cleaning, catering, security, reception), co-packing, capex & site maintenance.
- Supplier base spread across Europe (approx. 600 suppliers).
- Active Member of Diageo European procurement leadership team and part of the Diageo Operations Italy Leadership Team.
- Development of Procurement strategies for local categories, manage Quality, Cost & Service performance of suppliers.
Innovation & Renovation Manager
Diageo
11.2006 - 04.2010
- Manage a team of 8 (4 Innovation and Renovation project managers, 3 liquid developers, 1 packaging developer), reporting to the Head of Innovation & Renovation Europe.
- Supervision of all Innovation, Renovation and cost reduction projects within the Ready to Drinks, Cocktails (210 projects delivered during fiscal year 2009).
- Active member of the European Innovation & Renovation leadership team and part of the local site LT.
Senior Supply Project Manager
Diageo
08.2004 - 10.2006
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver Innovation projects.
- Make or Buy analysis based on investment & variable costs, evaluation of financial and technical risks associated to each project and development of risks mitigation plans.
- Work in partnership with the Diageo Innovation Team based in London to design new product concepts matching the technology available and target costs / capex agreed at the beginning of the project.
Brand Manager Diabetes Business Unit
Eli Lilly
09.2001 - 07.2004
- Set the strategy for the italian Endocrinology Division (3 years strategic plan) supported by 2 associates.
- Management of the relations with the Endocrinology Global Marketing Team based in Indianapolis (US), deliver the Global Strategy in Diabeted through local Marketing Plans.
- Manage a Marketing Budget of 1.5m Euro / year.
- Engagement of the Italian & International Opinion Leaders in diabetes to support the Company communication plan.
Sales Manager Acoustic Systems Automotive
Lears Corporation
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Development of marketing and commercial strategies for the Industrial Acoustic Systems and Cars Components Systems Divisions (main customers: Iveco, New Holland, Fiat Auto, Iveco), Total turnover managed: $40 million / year).
- Supervision of the new product development process from inception until the end of series working with functions as engineering, quality, contracts management, administration, purchasing.
- Pricing and negotiation with Customers.
Business Development Manager
Magneti Marelli
09.1997 - 08.1999
- Develop strategic and sales plan for the Magneti Marelli Lubricants Division with focus on the agricoltural tractors sector.
- Manage relationships with OE Manufacturers (New Holland, Same Deutz-Fahr Group).
Education
MBA - Master in Business Administration
Michael Smurfit School of Business
Dublin (Ireland)01-2001
Bachelor in Engineering “Gestionale”
Faculty of Engineering Turin Politechnic
Turin (Italy)01-1996
Skills
- General Management Experience
- International Experience & ability to operate in different business areas
- End to End Supply Chain knowledge
- Experience in managing large teams
- Business Acumen & Negotiation skills
- Strategic Mindset
- Program Management
Languages
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Operations and M&A Manager
Diageo
04.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
Diageo
11.2015 - 03.2018
Procurement Manager Closures and Cans Europe
Diageo
08.2013 - 10.2015
Head of Procurement Diageo Operations Italy
Diageo
05.2010 - 07.2013
Innovation & Renovation Manager
Diageo
11.2006 - 04.2010
Senior Supply Project Manager
Diageo
08.2004 - 10.2006
Brand Manager Diabetes Business Unit
Eli Lilly
09.2001 - 07.2004
Sales Manager Acoustic Systems Automotive
Lears Corporation
09.1999 - 09.2000
Business Development Manager
Magneti Marelli
09.1997 - 08.1999
MBA - Master in Business Administration
Michael Smurfit School of Business
Bachelor in Engineering “Gestionale”
Faculty of Engineering Turin Politechnic
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