Howard Manning
Vice President & General Manager Closures Division at Rieke- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Giancarlo Castoldi
As a Director of the Targetti-Poulsen Group, I've had a number of opportunities to work with Howard along the years, under many different conditions, markets and responsibilities. Howard is very committed and professional, with a holistic approach in the interest of the Company; he has demonstrated excellent skills as an Operations Manager, with a good attention to quality and punctuality, as well as a great sensitivity towards the commercial needs of the whole team. This sensitivity has made him very reactive and proactive in designing and developing clever practical solutions in due time. His international experience makes him a precious colleague, flexible and understanding of different attitudes in different environments and cultures. I can certainly recommend Howard to any future employer.
Gianmaria Guarini
As a member of the Board of Hangzhou Targetti and VP Operations of Targetti Poulsen Group, I had the opportunity to work closely with Howard Manning during the last four years. Howard’s task was to activate in our Chinese startup company all the necessary processes, ranging from Purchasing to Production, Sales Order management, R&D and Finance and I am glad to say that all such processes are in place and working properly to support current business. Howard was also very supportive towards our sales managers in the Asian market, providing daily technical expertise on Targetti products and their functionality, thus helping in winning numerous local tenders. Howard’s skills were also helpful in managing Human resources properly and consolidate the Targetti vision and values inside our Chinese company. I would definitely recommend Howard Manning for any managing role in the Operations area.
Giancarlo Castoldi
As a Director of the Targetti-Poulsen Group, I've had a number of opportunities to work with Howard along the years, under many different conditions, markets and responsibilities. Howard is very committed and professional, with a holistic approach in the interest of the Company; he has demonstrated excellent skills as an Operations Manager, with a good attention to quality and punctuality, as well as a great sensitivity towards the commercial needs of the whole team. This sensitivity has made him very reactive and proactive in designing and developing clever practical solutions in due time. His international experience makes him a precious colleague, flexible and understanding of different attitudes in different environments and cultures. I can certainly recommend Howard to any future employer.
Gianmaria Guarini
As a member of the Board of Hangzhou Targetti and VP Operations of Targetti Poulsen Group, I had the opportunity to work closely with Howard Manning during the last four years. Howard’s task was to activate in our Chinese startup company all the necessary processes, ranging from Purchasing to Production, Sales Order management, R&D and Finance and I am glad to say that all such processes are in place and working properly to support current business. Howard was also very supportive towards our sales managers in the Asian market, providing daily technical expertise on Targetti products and their functionality, thus helping in winning numerous local tenders. Howard’s skills were also helpful in managing Human resources properly and consolidate the Targetti vision and values inside our Chinese company. I would definitely recommend Howard Manning for any managing role in the Operations area.
Giancarlo Castoldi
As a Director of the Targetti-Poulsen Group, I've had a number of opportunities to work with Howard along the years, under many different conditions, markets and responsibilities. Howard is very committed and professional, with a holistic approach in the interest of the Company; he has demonstrated excellent skills as an Operations Manager, with a good attention to quality and punctuality, as well as a great sensitivity towards the commercial needs of the whole team. This sensitivity has made him very reactive and proactive in designing and developing clever practical solutions in due time. His international experience makes him a precious colleague, flexible and understanding of different attitudes in different environments and cultures. I can certainly recommend Howard to any future employer.
Gianmaria Guarini
As a member of the Board of Hangzhou Targetti and VP Operations of Targetti Poulsen Group, I had the opportunity to work closely with Howard Manning during the last four years. Howard’s task was to activate in our Chinese startup company all the necessary processes, ranging from Purchasing to Production, Sales Order management, R&D and Finance and I am glad to say that all such processes are in place and working properly to support current business. Howard was also very supportive towards our sales managers in the Asian market, providing daily technical expertise on Targetti products and their functionality, thus helping in winning numerous local tenders. Howard’s skills were also helpful in managing Human resources properly and consolidate the Targetti vision and values inside our Chinese company. I would definitely recommend Howard Manning for any managing role in the Operations area.
Giancarlo Castoldi
As a Director of the Targetti-Poulsen Group, I've had a number of opportunities to work with Howard along the years, under many different conditions, markets and responsibilities. Howard is very committed and professional, with a holistic approach in the interest of the Company; he has demonstrated excellent skills as an Operations Manager, with a good attention to quality and punctuality, as well as a great sensitivity towards the commercial needs of the whole team. This sensitivity has made him very reactive and proactive in designing and developing clever practical solutions in due time. His international experience makes him a precious colleague, flexible and understanding of different attitudes in different environments and cultures. I can certainly recommend Howard to any future employer.
Gianmaria Guarini
As a member of the Board of Hangzhou Targetti and VP Operations of Targetti Poulsen Group, I had the opportunity to work closely with Howard Manning during the last four years. Howard’s task was to activate in our Chinese startup company all the necessary processes, ranging from Purchasing to Production, Sales Order management, R&D and Finance and I am glad to say that all such processes are in place and working properly to support current business. Howard was also very supportive towards our sales managers in the Asian market, providing daily technical expertise on Targetti products and their functionality, thus helping in winning numerous local tenders. Howard’s skills were also helpful in managing Human resources properly and consolidate the Targetti vision and values inside our Chinese company. I would definitely recommend Howard Manning for any managing role in the Operations area.
Experience
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Rieke
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President & General Manager Closures Division
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May 2021 - Present
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Vice President - Global Product Developement & Launch
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Nov 2017 - May 2021
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Global Business Development Director
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
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China General Manager
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
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Targetti Sankey S.r.l.
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Italy
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO/GM Hangzhou Targetti lighting- China
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
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Louis Poulsen
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Denmark
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Design Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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UK Operations manager
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May 2004 - Aug 2008
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Edwards Vacuum
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United Kingdom
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Cell Leader (Chemical & Ind Pumps)
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May 2000 - May 2004
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Edwards Vacuum
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United Kingdom
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Engineer (New Product Introduction)
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Mar 1998 - 2000
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STERLING SPP
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Coleford, England
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Development Engineer
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Aug 1996 - Feb 1998
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MUTAD Eng Ltd
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Worthing , West Sussex , England
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Engineer
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Aug 1987 - Aug 1992
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Education
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1992 - 1996
University of the West of England
BEng (Hons), Manufacturing Systems -
buckingham middle school
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