Supply Chain Product Development

TONY MAZZOLA

216-***-**** ***********@*******.*** WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/TONY-MAZZOLA-6678A026/

SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

LEAN MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Results-driven senior operations leader harnessing years of experience to manage and advance all aspects of manufacturing, including Lean Methodologies, Supply Chain Management, and Quality. Expertise in Consumer Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Control. Customer-centric professional to monitor the progress of production activities, while ensuring that product lines satisfy the contractual schedules and financial obligations of each customer. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills to motivate employees to contribute at the highest level. Core areas of expertise include:

Operational Leadership Supply Chain Management Product Design & Development Strategic Customer Relationships Corporate Technical Spokesperson LEAN Manufacturing 5S Principles DFSS Champion Kaizen Sponsor Product Claims Litigation Team Building & Development Customer Relationship Management Quality Assurance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RAMBUS 2013 – March, 2018

Senior Director of Operations (2014 – 2018)

Provided leadership and direction across all aspects of the Rambus Lighting Division (RLD) Operations Team with responsibilities for negotiation of key Raw Material Agreements, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering in support of divisional and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

Partnered with the R&D and Product Development teams in support of new product introductions and coordination of Continuous Improvement initiatives in support of a “fast & flexible” manufacturing strategy.

Directly managed a team of 43 full-time and contract employees responsible for the production and shipment of high optical grade PMMA “Waveguides” for use in edge lit LED lighting fixtures.

Led the organizational transition from an R&D mindset to a manufacturing business, which focused on production and delivery of quality products in a safe, timely, efficient, and cost effective manner.

Developed partnership with primary customer establishing collaborative forecasts, inventory supply agreements, on-site technical support and flexible production schedules in support of assembly plants throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

Established critical supplier relationships; negotiated globally competitive pricing and maintained a stable supply chain for optical grade acrylic as global demand increased and supply shortages started to materialize throughout the industry.

Instrumental in managing and improving key manufacturing metrics, including direct material usage, direct labor, manufacturing efficiencies, scrap rates, and raw material costs, saving in excess of $1M annually.

Recipient of 2015 award for Quality Service Leadership presented to Rambus by MAGNET; Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network organization.

Director of Strategic Development (2013 – 2014)

Delivered oversight across the management of strategic business partnerships, establishment of technical marketing and product roadmap strategies and coordination of manufacturing activities for LED lamps (light bulbs). Directed day-to-day interactions and participated in the development of sales presentations and interfaced with retail account customers.

Managed and maintained commercial business partner relationship and coordinated strategic activities relative to the establishment of LED lamp retail business.

Led and drove technical marketing efforts for Professional and Retail business initiatives, which included the development and launch of product datasheets and on-line technical support materials.

Directed and managed Product Roadmap activities based on market opportunities, design/engineering requirements, and certification timelines.

Facilitated and managed relationship with Asian manufacturing partner with respect to production schedules, critical component inventories, key customer interactions, and coordination and execution of product development trials. TONY MAZZOLA 216-***-**** ***********@*******.*** PAGE 2

ENERGIZER 1993 – 2013

Director of Technology, Lighting Products (2011 – 2013) Directed product development through pilot line prove-in and advancement and alignment of Technology Fundamentals Platforms/IP Strategy with corporate strategic vision. Accountable for Product Roadmap, which included approximately 50 product development projects per year along with corresponding multi-million dollar research and development budget.

Directly managed and provided oversight to a team of 14 Engineers and Technicians accountable for the design and engineering of Energizer/Eveready Lighting Products.

Managed Design Partner relationships with a focus on cost effective, reliable concepts, which could be effectively prototyped and demonstrated for marketing approval and consumer research.

Member of Global Business Unit leadership team and Energizer Household Products safety committee responsible for identifying opportunities based on “Consumer Needs and Wants” and “Enabling Technologies”.

Managed cost reduction programs which netted savings in excess of $3.5M.

Established a proactive project status communication protocol based on time, cost, and performance.

Coordinated strategic partner collaboration with focus on improving “Speed to Market”. Aligned Intellectual Property strategy with Product Development and Advanced Technology initiatives. Technology Manager (2001 – 2011)

Co-created newly formed Product Technical Support department within the Technology Organization. Management responsibilities included Technical Marketing, Battery Applications & Devices, Competing Products, Information Management and Advertising Claim Substantiation/Litigation Support. Key member of the newly formed Global Strategic Alliance Team.

Actively recruited, hired, and managed 5 Engineers who went on to become significant contributors and were promoted within and external to department.

Coordinated and led OEM technical support efforts for global strategic customer base including Apple, Microsoft, Logitech, Nikon, HP, Canon, Colgate, P&G, and NASA (Space Shuttle/International Space Station).

Managed and directed technical discussions with major retailers, including Wal-Mart, Sears, SAMS Club, Walgreens Target, Lowes, Home Depot, Tesco and Carrefour.

Directed efforts and set priorities for development of comprehensive performance and construction databases in support of the Global Marketing Strategy, Technology Work Plans, Product Cycle Plans, and IP Strategy.

Principal technical representative for multiple challenges of competitive claims, including Federal Court and NAD

(National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau) trials and legal proceedings.

Served as Energizer’s technical spokesperson; interviewed and quoted multiple times in Fortune Magazine, USA Today, NY Times, Time Magazine, Popular Electronics, and Chicago Tribune. Featured speaker on the History Channel’s Modern Marvels.

Previous roles with Energizer included:

Staff Technical Marketing Engineer (1998 – 2001)

Staff Quality Assurance Engineer (1993 – 1998)

EDUCATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

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