Change and transformation program-projects. Supply Chain Management. Procurement and Resources management.

Fabrizio Covino
@fabriziocovino
I lead global manufacturing and supply chain transformation programs.
What I'm looking for
At Tetra Pak, I lead global footprint and transformation strategy for equipment manufacturing, coordinating supply chain transformation governance, sourcing decisions, factory resizing, and business cases.
Across 26 years in multinational manufacturing, defense, energy, and transport organizations, I've delivered production transfers, supplier development, equipment industrialization, and complex project programs. I'm PMP-certified and bring hands-on experience in change management, operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and team coaching.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager in Strategy and Operational Excellence
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Create and drive the global footprint and transformation strategy for equipment manufacturing. Coordinate and lead the manufacturing and supply chain transformation governance.
Manager System Integration and Engineering
Jun 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years)
Managed the industrialization and project managers team. Defined new production equipment design requirements and validated equipment at supplier sites.
Managed the industrialization team and defined new production equipment design requirements. Validated and commissioned equipment at supplier sites and Tetra Pak factories.
Responsible for global supplier base management and development. Scouting of advanced plastic molding technologies and line/plant automation solutions.
Led multiple projects including customer delivery time improvement, second source supplier ramp-up, and global operations monitoring system implementation. Designed and implemented a certification framework for food contact equipment suppliers.
Managed production transfer projects for filling machines between countries. Served as PMO manager, standardizing tools and processes and coaching junior project managers.
Core team member in development projects for capital equipment. Responsible for sourcing, contracting, management, validation, and ramp-up of capital equipment suppliers.
Managed raw materials and mechanical sub-contracting commodities. Reorganized and consolidated the supply base.
Project Manager
MBDA Missile Systems
May 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 7 months)
Managed new launcher design, integration, and test project within a multinational defense NATO program.
R&D Manager
MI-SWACO
Mar 2002 - May 2004 (2 years 2 months)
Managed the R&D department, responsible for design and stress calculations of centrifuges.
Mechanical Designer
AnsaldoBreda
Mar 2001 - Mar 2002 (1 year)
Performed mechanical design and stress and fatigue calculations for train components.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Project Management Institute
PMP Project Management Professional, Project Management
PMP Project Management Professional certification.
Capitaneria di Porto di Ravenna
Unrestricted Pleasure Craft License, Navigation
Unrestricted pleasure craft license (sail and motor).
Università Federico II
Degree, Mechanical Engineering
1991 - 2001
Grade: 105/110
Mechanical Engineering degree with final grade 105/110. Thesis on acoustics: Simulation of sound propagation with Soundplan software.
Liceo Scientifico R. Caccioppoli
Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
1986 - 1991
Grade: 54/60
Secondary school certificate with grade 54/60.
IMD
MTM-MEK Certification, Manufacturing Engineering
MTM-MEK certified in Manufacturing Engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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