Manager Operations

Robert “Bob” Cheske

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Fort Mill, SC 29715 *******@*******.***

SUMMARY

General Operations Manager with strong experience, track record and a proven ability to operate a

major distribution center. Strong management skills evidenced by ability to motivate and develop

employees. Hands-on manager seeking to achieve operational efficiencies and ensure high quality of

service delivery. Recognized strength in building successful teams. Possess a high degree of integrity

and outstanding work ethic. Ability to travel.

• Team Building skills • Quality Leader • Communication skills

• Leadership Oriented • Team Player

• Inventory Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ORS NASCO (USSCO COMPANY), Charlotte, NC 1973–2013

Leader in distribution to the industrial, welding, oilfield, safety industries.

General Operations Manager – Charlotte, NC (2009 – 2013)

Responsible for managing daily processes and functions within a busy distribution center environment.

Manage a team of 10 associates. Responsible for all facets of warehouse needs including evaluating

productivity and labor cost. Meet and exceed company goals and initiatives. Lead, motivate, train and

develop associates.

• Opened and led the Charlotte D.C.

• Nearly a 50% growth in the Charlotte operation since 2009.

• Awarded the Jimmy Palmer annual distinction (given to one employees each year that has been

recognized as the ultimate teammate and leader in the organization)

General Operations Manager – South Bend, IN (2003 – 2009)

Responsible for managing daily processes and functions within a busy warehouse. Manage a team of 10

associates. Responsible for all facets of warehouse needs including evaluating productivity and labor

cost. Meet and exceed company goals and initiatives. Lead, motivate, train and develop associates.

• As Charlotte office location was eliminated, relocated to a low-performing distribution center to

turn-around their results.

• Within 18 months of leading the South Bend, IN location, we won the distribution center of the

year with optimal performances in Quality, Productivity, Labor as a percent of Sales, and lowest

turnover rate in the Company.

• Recruited by Senior Leadership to turn-around low-performing warehouse locations which

included Cleveland, Philadelphia, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago.

• Awarded the distribution center of the year 2 additional times during 6 years as the Ops Manager

in South Bend, IN.

Eastern Region Operations Manager/General Operations Manager – Charlotte, NC (1996 – 2003)

Responsible for managing daily processes and functions within a busy warehouse. Manage a team of 10

associates. Responsible for all facets of warehouse needs including evaluating productivity and labor

cost. Meet and exceed company goals and initiatives. Lead, motivate, train and develop associates.

• Relocated to Charlotte, NC to turn-around a very low-performing distribution center location.

• Improved in every measurable category during first year, finishing in 3rd Place for distribution

center of the year in 1996.

• Implementation & training of new computer system throughout various distribution centers across

the U.S.

• Maintaining Charlotte General Manager duties, promoted to dual role to include Eastern Region

Operations Manager with responsibilities for 8 other distribution center locations, in addition to

Charlotte; total employee responsibility count was 165 people.

General Operations Manager – Chicago, IL (1979-1995)

Responsible for managing daily processes and functions within a busy warehouse. Manage a team of 10

associates. Responsible for all facets of warehouse needs including evaluating productivity and labor

cost. Meet and exceed company goals and initiatives. Lead, motivate, train and develop associates.

• The lowest turnover rate in the company while, while placing in the top 3 D.C.'s in quality,

productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction in the network during this time-period

Various roles – Chicago, IL (1973-1979)

Started as a warehouse worker and while attending college worked my way to Shipping Supervisor,

Warehouse Supervisor, Assistant Manager, to Operations Manager

EDUCATION

Post-secondary coursework

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; D.O.T Hazardous Material certified

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Annual participant in Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness walks, Charlotte, NC

Human Society of York County Volunteer, Fort Mill, SC

Past Little League Baseball, Basketball and Football Coach and various leadership roles

Chicago Ridge, IL

Past Father’s Club President and member, Our Lady of the Ridge School, Chicago Ridge, IL

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