Robert Steven Weisberg
312-***-**** Wilmette, IL ad4r9q@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/bobweisberg Senior Management – Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution. Extensive background in network optimization and process efficiency (business/residential final mile deliveries and PU’s). Construction of successful management teams that exceed customer expectations with strong safety cultures. DC/Warehouse operations, fleet, independent contractor partnerships, continuous improvement, business innovation, change management, inventory controls, P&L, KPI’s, SQI’s, DOT, OSHA, CSA, HOS, and HR policies/procedures.
Core Competencies
Multi-Site Operations Business Strategy & Alignment Supply Chain & Logistics Management Distribution/Warehouse Operations Fleet Cross Functional Team Leadership Strategic Partnerships Employee Development, Intermodal Operations
Professional Experience
HUB GROUP, Oak Brook, IL 3/2021 - 11/2023
Senior Manager After-hours Execution Planning & Director Intermodal Operations Hired to oversee all intermodal pickup (rail yards) and deliveries (final mile) in the United States.
• Achieved the best margin/revenue in the company’s 50-year history in 2021.
• Orchestrated 20% year-over-year customer growth in our largest customer, Amazon, and significant growth in Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Kimberly-Clark, Tesla, and Samsung accounts.
• Expanded the after-hours team by 35% and increased the responsibility of the after-hours team members.
• Spearheaded successful transition to new Oracle Dispatch System (OTM).
• Improved cross-functional communication between shifts and teams realizing operational efficiencies and cost savings.
BIG STAR TRANSIT, South Holland, IL 5/2020 – 11/2020 Transportation General Manager
Recruited to manage fleet of 50-100 Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) vehicles.
• Doubled the size of the active fleet in 5 months.
• Re-certified fleet compliance post COVID shutdown.
• Signed independent operations to service agreements and vehicle leases.
• Oversaw command center/dispatch operations for Illinois and Florida.
• Ensured accurate vehicle records including maintenance, registration, inspections, etc. EMPIRE TODAY, Northlake, IL 7/2017 to 7/2019
Senior Operations Manager – Chicago DC
Oversaw and coordinated the loading and dispatching of 150 independent contract routes for last mile delivery and installation along with 5 satellite trailers for next day market installations.
• Identified inaccurate invoicing by material vendors resulting in $2 million in cost savings.
• Achieved $80k in cost savings over 2 years through network optimization resulting in a 10% reduction in hours while improving productivity.
• Improved accuracy by 5% for $7 million’s worth of inventory. Recognized as the top distribution center in 10/12 months 2018 Inventory Management Scorecard.
• Developed and implemented new training program for DC Senior Operations Managers. Trained, coached, and mentored 7 new DC Senior Operations Managers.
K-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Manteno, IL 11/2016 to 6/2017 Operations Manager
Hired to oversee the loading of outbound and unloading of inbound 3PL trailers for distribution across the US.
• Improved inbound productivity by 3%.
• Promoted a culture of safety achieving no accident or injuries. FEDEX GROUND AND HOME DELIVERY, Ann Arbor, MI 8/2007 to 6/2015 Senior Station Manager
Promoted to oversee a co-location terminal responsible for the dispatch of 75 independent contractor routes
(14,000 packages last mile delivery/15,000 packages picked-up daily) with attention to process efficiency and safety resulting in exceptional customer service above 99.5%.
• Achieved operating ratio of 95 or better on $8 million budget for controllable expenses.
• Sourced, hired, trained, and developed 23 management staff, 150 employees, and 125+ independent contract drivers.
• Appointed Chairman of the Great Lakes District Sustainability Team (2014-2015): decreased energy use by 11% over 2 years with growing volume levels utilizing technology solutions and business innovation.
• Co-Chaired the Great Lakes District People Team, reducing turnover by 8% in 2015. EDUCATION
Master of Arts, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH AWARDS
• Million-Dollar Award for the top station in cost-savings, FedEx Ground & Home Delivery, 2014
• #1 District Employee Injury Frequency (110k hrs. injury-free) & #10 Company, FedEx Ground & Home Delivery, 2013
• Safety 1st, Best District Injury Frequency, & Best District Overnight Service, FedEx Ground & Home Delivery, 2012