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
Director Project Operations
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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