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Matt Kanz

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VP of Manufacturing Americas at Campari Group
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Matt Kanz is a safety-first manufacturing executive with a track record of leading global operations at companies like Campari Group, Jack Links, and Pentair. He champions a culture of operational excellence centered on SQDCC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Cash) and holds a Bachelors in Technical Management from DeVry University.

Peers and colleagues consistently describe him as a kind, patient, and motivating leader with high emotional intelligence, who is skilled at fostering strong business partnerships and delivering results.

During a previous role, he hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility that was attended by a US Presidential candidate.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
VP of Manufacturing Americas
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Operational Excellence
He has a deep passion for operational excellence and a background as a Director of Continuous Improvement, focusing on methodologies like Kaizen.
People-Centric Leadership
Believes that people are foundational to success, not just a priority. His recommendations highlight his motivating and emotionally intelligent leadership style.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
VP of Manufacturing Americas
Campari Group
12-2020 - 6-2025
SVP - Jack Link’s
Jack Link's Protein Snacks
7-2019 - 12-2020
Director Of Continuous Improvement
Jack Link's Protein Snacks
7-2015 - 7-2019
Director Of Operations
Pentair
10-2005 - 8-2015
Supply Chain Leader
Cargill
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Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelors of Technical Management
DeVry University
2009 - 2010
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Cargill High Performance Management
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