Francesco Fazio

Senior Operations Leader with extensive experience in managing complex, multi-functional organization within multinational environment. Solid experience in complex multinational environment, including automated production systems and advanced manufacturing processes. Proven track record in driving operational excellence, improving cost structures and enhancing business performance through structured KPI management and continuous improvement.

Strong ability to connect operations with business objectives, contributing to organizational transformation, efficiency gains and long-term scalability. Recognized for leading cross functional teams, managing complexity and fostering a high performance, accountable culture.

Senior Operations Manager at PDI International (2025-03 – 2026-05)

Full responsibility for the operational performance of a production site, leading cross functional teams across Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement, Customer Care and Facility Management. Accountable for resource planning, cost control, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and company standards. Leading the structuring and formalization of processes, governance models and operational procedures to support scalability and performance.

Managing HSE compliance and site infrastructure, while collaborating with Supply Chain and R&D to optimize flows, improve service-level and support business needs. Ensuring plant performance in terms of safety, quality, delivery and costs (SQDC). Supporting industrialization and operational readiness in coordination with technical and engineering functions.

Manufacturing Manager at Vimercati S.p.A. (2022-06 – 2025-02)

Full responsibility for the operational performance of the Pero plant, overseeing production (automatic assembly and stamping), tooling, maintenance coordination and indirect services. I also manage a Facility Buyer Specialist and a Production Engineer. From January 2024, I also assume the role of Delegate Executive for Environment, Health, and Safety (HSE).

• Implemented a continuous improvement system that reduced downtime by 15%.
• Optimized production processes, increasing operational efficiency by 20% in the first year.
• Reduced headcount in a department by 28% following process reorganization.
• Reorganized indirect materials warehouse management, reducing procurement costs by 10%.

Production Manager at MTA S.p.A. (2021-08 – 2022-06)

Managed production at the Codogno plant, including four departments: plastic molding, metal stamping, automatic and manual assembly.

• Workflow reorganization improved delivery times by 10% and reduced production waste by 5%.
• Introduced a performance monitoring system that led to a 15% reduction in personnel.

Logistic Manager at MTA S.p.A. (2018-03 – 2021-07)

Responsible for managing the physical and information flow of goods, leading a team of approximately 70 people.

• Improved logistics process efficiency by 10% through new KPI analysis tools.
• Reduced transport costs by 15% through supplier negotiations and route optimization.
• Introduced improvement projects that increased demand forecast accuracy by 15%.
• Collaborated with Production and Purchasing departments to optimize inventory, reducing working capital by 18%.

Material Manager at Magneti Marelli (2016-04 – 2018-02)

Member of the Corporate Supply Chain, supporting nine global plants. I collaborated with local managers to align processes with corporate directives, focusing on business improvements such as inventory reduction and cash flow enhancement. At the end of 2016, I also held the role of Logistics Manager in Mexico.

Planning Manager at Temmler Italy - Group Aenova (2013-10 – 2016-03)

Managed a team of four people and coordinated improvement projects, achieving significant purchasing cost savings. I also established the Customer Service function, enhancing demand forecasting and related KPIs.

Production and Material Planner at Temmler Italy - Group Aenova (2012-03 – 2013-09)

Responsible for the production planning of finished and semi-finished products. Structured procurement processes and improved master data in the ERP system (SAP), facilitating integration within the group's supply chain.

Production and Supply Network Planner at Nestlé Italiana (2006-04 – 2012-02)

Managed the production planning of pasta and sauces, monitored inventory levels, and coordinated transport to ensure high service levels. Participated in European-level improvement projects as Super User of Supply Network Planning.

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering (2006)