Tim Rettberg

Skills

Training Development | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Sourcing Strategies | Problem Resolution | Plant Operations | Scheduling & Planning | Tooling & Costing | Packaging Solutions | Regulatory Compliance | Material Planning | Quality Assurance | Quality Control | Business Development | Start-up Management | Risk Assessment | Data Protection | Marketing Strategy | Product Innovation | Go-to-Market Strategy | Cost Reduction | Manufacturing Technologies | Compliance Audits | Product Lifecycle Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Budget Management | Legislative Compliance
Technical Acumen: Creo | Unigraphics | CADD | Microsoft Office Suite | SAP | Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | Work Front

About

With a strong background in both domestic and international manufacturing environments, I bring a dynamic and results-driven approach to Project/Product Development Management. My extensive expertise, proven track record of successfully completing complex projects, and ability to drive process improvements make me a perfect fit for this role.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership and project management skills. For example, at Mattel, Inc., I managed up to 8 different brands in 2023, successfully taking on increased responsibilities due to headcount shortages. Additionally, I led a collaboration with Hasbro, integrating Transformers IP into Mattel's Red Line Club, producing 28,000 units that sold out in 27 minutes and generated $2.4M+ in revenue.

Please consider the following career highlights:

• Brand Management & Leadership: Successfully managed multiple brands simultaneously, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion.
• Collaboration & Revenue Generation: Led a major collaboration with Hasbro, achieving rapid sell-out and significant revenue.
• Product Innovation & Market Impact: Launched Thermador Pro Grill Ranges and 30” Pro Ranges, achieving $4M and $2M in sales respectively, and established a successful launch strategy for Thermador's first 60” Range.
• Marketing & Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Directed cross-divisional teams to develop effective marketing collateral, enhancing brand positioning.
• Innovative Product Development: Launched the Xtreme Customs 1:48th brand, creating a $15M retail brand and delivering top-selling products for Ridemakerz Shops.
• Award-Winning Projects: Contributed to projects nominated for the 2020 Innovative Toy of the Year, recognized for innovative design and technology.

In my previous role as Staff Development Program Manager at Mattel, Inc., I traveled to China to collaborate with vendors on new product releases and market launches. I lead cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination from initial concept to production. My expertise in technical support, cost/financial analyses, and product innovation has been instrumental in achieving successful project outcomes.

Previously, as a Senior Product Manager at BSH Home Appliances Corporation, I assessed regional markets, established pricing and launch strategies, and developed product training programs. At Ridemakerz, I supervised product development, international sourcing, and team building, securing new sourcing relationships and reducing damaged returns by $22K through QC corrective actions. My role as Senior Manager of Hot Wheels Product Development at Mattel involved leading a team of Project Managers, generating significant sales, and securing multiple patents.