Carlo Materazzo

VP Manufacturing, Division Manager in highly complex global industrial manufacturers including new EV automakers (Rivian, Stellantis, Fiat Chrysler, Case New Holland). Mastery of Lean Manufacturing. U of Michigan MBA & Engineering background. Excel in restructuring manufacturing operations (engineered products) with a focus on changing work culture and driving operational improvements. Responsible for the entire Supply Chain and 35,000+ person workforce, over multiple global plants and $10+Billion P&L. Excel in leading multi-cultural, diverse workforce environments (North & South America, Europe, Asia). Passioned with transforming cultures and developing people. Industries of interest: Automotive OEMs and Tier I, agricultural and construction equipment, industrial manufacturing, medical device, aerospace and aviation. Highlights: ▪︎ Leading the entire Supply Chain of Rivian, with a team of 2,000 employees, overseeing $2.5 billion in total inventory. Drive the industrialization of Rivian's new production site in Atlanta, GA, with a targeted SOP commencement in early 2026 ▪︎ Leading 10 Stellantis assembly factories as General Manager in the US and Canada to manufacture 2 million vehicles/year, generating a revenue of $65+ Billion/year. Manage P&L, Human Resources, Quality, Logistics, Industrial Engineering and EHS of the plants ▪︎ Leading Lean Manufacturing program (named World Class Manufacturing) in 161 plants of Fiat Chrysler worldwide, transforming the company culture, achieving the highest Customer Satisfaction ever and delivering 8%+ cost savings every year through the implementation of lean methods and best practices Differentiators: ▪︎ Global Leadership ▪︎ Extensive P/L responsibility ▪︎ Outstanding track record ▪︎ Holistic view of Operations - Background in Supply Chain, Quality, Labor Safety, Environment, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Human Resources. ▪︎ Take a big picture approach but never lose sight of the details that are critical for execution ▪︎ Working in complex organizations ▪︎ Wide familiarity with managing stakeholders (social pressure groups) ▪︎ Resilient and adaptable in dealing with different cultures ▪︎ Engaging and empowering leadership ▪︎ Put “fresh eyes” on any topic uncovering opportunities for improvement, cost efficiencies and driving growth and scaling operations. I quickly get to the heart of an issue, make decisions, and take action. Inspire and empower high performing teams. Bring out the best in people by listening, identifying, and playing into individual strengths and weaknesses.