Dave Flesch
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Distribution/Operations Manager
Stride Rite Corporation/Payless/WolverineWorldwide
09.1993 - 04.2023
- Led all Shipping and Customer Service Operations in our 550,000 sq ft World Distribution Center.
- Responsible for shipping 20 million pairs of the internationally recognized Keds, Sperry-Topsider, and Saucony shoe brands.
- Lead contact between DC Operations and Corporate Leadership in Rockford MI, and Boston MA.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
- Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Supervisor of Distribution Air Operations
United Parcel Service, UPS
05.1983 - 08.1993
- Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
University Of Kentucky
Louisville, KY05.1990
Skills
- Green Belt Certified Six Sigma Washburn University - 2012
- CSCMP Board Member Kentuckiana Chapter - 2000-07
- Army Ranger Leadership Training - 2005
- Harvard Business Leadership Certification - 2018-2019
- Customer Experience - Project Mgr for on-boarding Sperry-Topsider and Tommy Hilfiger brands
- Quality Management
- Critical Thinking
- Improvement Plans
Timeline
Senior Distribution/Operations Manager
Stride Rite Corporation/Payless/WolverineWorldwide
09.1993 - 04.2023
Supervisor of Distribution Air Operations
United Parcel Service, UPS
05.1983 - 08.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
University Of Kentucky