Nick Garzonetti
Oswego,IL
Summary
Senior product development and supply chain leader with 20+ years of experience delivering commercialization, manufacturing transfers, innovation, and productivity programs in the beverage industry. Proven record leading cross-functional teams, global stakeholders, and multimillion-dollar initiatives that improve operational performance, reduce costs, and accelerate growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Supply Optimization Manager
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Directed brewing and packaging transfer of global beer brand, adding 4 million cases and $80 million net sales value to North American network
- Led CAPEX investment, new bottle development, SAP site creation and new international supply chain while managing global stakeholders across supply and demand business
- Developed productivity pipeline and managed team delivery, exceeding plan each fiscal year to deliver cumulative $29 million over 3 years
- Expanded experimental whiskey ullage reduction concept from small-scale trials to commercial application across several distilleries
Sr. Manager, Distillation and Maturation
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Directed manufacturing process development for tequila production transfer, preserving brand integrity through quality assurance program
- Developed alternative rum formulation, generating $7 million in supply chain savings
- Managed third-party distillate suppliers to drive yield improvements and enhance product quality
Manager, Innovation Commercialization (Secondment)
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed North America organization's initial launch of non-alcoholic beverage from kick-off to approval for commercialization
- Managed creation of new to world tequila brand to achieve $10.8M in NSV
- Led supply integration of new gin business, facilitating transfer of planning, procurement, and production activities
Sr. Manager, Liquid Technology
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed technical workstream to relocate whiskey processing and bottling line into brownfield location
- Delivered formulation changes for new multi-stage bottling process and created validation protocols for in-line analytical meters
- Led team to improve stage-gate research process with new standards and integration into program management software
Commercialization Manager
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed production transfer of beer product between two third-party sites, delivering packaging update and establishing new route to market, achieving annual savings of $175,000.
- Directed redesign project for beer, creating capital proposal and developing new bottle and label, managing multiple components to minimize write-off impact, resulting in annual savings of $1.9 million.
Manager, Sensory and Consumer Guidance
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
10.2007 - 01.2013
- Created sensory panel training and proficiency testing programs to elevate North and South American production site performance
- Overhauled testing protocols and data tracking to enhance departmental impact
- Managed three direct reports to meet increasing testing demand while coaching on personal development plans
Process Engineer
Diageo
Plainfield, IL
01.2004 - 10.2007
- Reformulated multiple products to simplify production, achieving annual savings of $2 million.
- Represented liquid development team in planning and implementing HACCP program across North American production sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL12-2003
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Project management
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Head Supply Optimization Manager
Diageo
07.2023 - Current
Manager, Innovation Commercialization (Secondment)
Diageo
07.2021 - 12.2022
Sr. Manager, Distillation and Maturation
Diageo
09.2016 - 06.2023
Sr. Manager, Liquid Technology
Diageo
01.2015 - 09.2016
Commercialization Manager
Diageo
02.2013 - 12.2014
Manager, Sensory and Consumer Guidance
Diageo
10.2007 - 01.2013
Process Engineer
Diageo
01.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois