Massimo Caffarelli

Global Operations Executive | Multisite Manufacturing Leader | Driving Operational Excellence & Transformation | Led State-of-the-Art Greenfield Launch | Passionate About People & Innovation

Role
Director Project Operations at Philip Morris International
Location
Denver, CO, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Massimo Caffarelli

As a passionate manufacturing leader with over 20 years of experience driving global operations, transformations, and large-scale projects across Europe and the United States, I specialize in building high-performance teams and delivering operational excellence in complex environments.My career includes leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, Mondelez, and Philip Morris, where I managed diverse, multi-site manufacturing operations and spearheaded initiatives to advance lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.Key achievements include- Leading a strategic investment and launch of a state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing facility in Colorado, aligned with PMI’s vision for smoke-free product innovation- Transforming underperforming plants into world-class benchmarks by boosting productivity, quality, and organizational culture- Driving Lean Six Sigma deployment from strategy to execution across multiple sites, embedding a culture of operational excellence and sustainable improvement.I am passionate about empowering people, harnessing innovative technologies, and implementing sustainable practices to support long-term business success. With a proven ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver measurable results, I am committed to advancing manufacturing transformation and organizational growth.

Experience

  1. Director Project Operations

    Philip Morris International

    Sep 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

    Leading a $600M investment to establish a high-tech manufacturing facility for ZYN nicotine pouches in Colorado.Managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders for timely and budget-compliant project delivery.Driving operational excellence through advanced project management tools and methodologies.

Education

  • Università degli Studi di Palermo

    110/110 cum laude, Mechanical Engineering Degree (Energy Specialization)

    1996 — 2001

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Fmcg
  • Green Belt
  • Six Sigma
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Union Relations
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • People Management
  • Budgeting
  • 5s
  • Tpm
  • Supply Chain
  • Kaizen
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Planning
  • Project Engineering
  • Change Management

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