Robert Chase
Cedar Falls
Summary
Highly accomplished project and human resource manager. Experience leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex projects within scope and schedule. Skilled in developing project plans, tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving process improvements. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise to drive business results and exceed client expectations.
Driven and adaptable individual with knack for fostering positive workplace cultures and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics. Well-versed in employee relations and conflict resolution, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. Committed to driving impactful HR initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bossard
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzes customer demand for products, and initiates actions to procure needed materials
- Analyzes supplier’s blueprints and drawings to ensure they meet customer requirements
- Work with suppliers to ensure they meet customers' quality standards and check over quality documentation such as PPAPs and material certifications
- Research inventory records for future forecasting
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to make informed decisions and drive performance improvements
- Experience supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics
- Analyzes data and metrics to make informed decisions and drive performance improvements
- Proficiency in developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet organizational objectives
- Develop action plans to rebalance the demand versus supply position
Part time event coordinator
Fleet Farm
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible to organizing events for customers such as car shows, kids’ activities, fishing club days, and others
- Works with local venders and clubs to supply local experiences with events
Human Resource Manager
Fleet Farm
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed and trained Human Resource Coordinators in all five Iowa stores
- Direct the administrative functions of an organization
- Teach, train, coach, and mentor team members to ensure consistent sales and customer service techniques and best practices are utilized
- Traveled to job fairs and to work with the Iowa Work Centers to recruit new employees
- Work on developing different intrinsic and extrinsic motivational and employee retention programs
- Facilitate learning events and retreats for store managers and Human Resource Coordinators
- Worked on Continuous Improvement Techniques for training employees and employee’s retention
- Skilled in building and developing high-performance teams through training, coaching, and mentorship
- Oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff
- Handle staffing issues, such as mediating disputes and directing disciplinary procedures
- Serve as a consultant to advise managers on human resources issues
- Overseeing regulatory compliance, and administering employee-related services such as payroll, training, and benefits
Specialty Leadman
Viking Pump Inc
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Proficiency in developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet organizational objectives
- Trained new employees on a variety of CNC machines, blueprint reading, assembly, G&M codes, and all other aspects of their jobs
- Duties included overseeing entire shift, including Machine shop, shipping, and warehouse department
- Managed inventory, stockroom resets as well as production and sales goals
- Studied blueprints or layout on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces
- Worked with Lean manufacturing to help design workstations and protocols for both assembly and the machine shop become more productive
- Worked closely with the ergonomics team to help shop layouts to employees interact more efficiently and safely
- Used JDE software to keep track of inventory as well as to ensure on time delivery to customers
- Tested new programs on CNC machines as well as new products
Education
MBA -
University of Northern Iowa
Business of Science Management in Information Systems
South New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Arts - Tool and Dye, CNC Technologies
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Visio
- Access
- Power BI
- Pivot tables
- Management software
- UKG
- JDE
- Oracle
- UltiPro
- Supplier relationship management
- Demand forecasting
- Negotiation expertise
- Strategic sourcing
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Training and mentoring
Referencesandcredentials
Available upon request
Activities
Volunteers at Waterloo Middle Schools on a regular basis to help students with mock interviews, Shark Tank projects, and Social Studies Economic classes.
Timeline
Bossard
08.2022 - Current
Part time event coordinator
Fleet Farm
08.2022 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Fleet Farm
08.2020 - 08.2022
Specialty Leadman
Viking Pump Inc
08.2010 - 08.2019
Business of Science Management in Information Systems
South New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Arts - Tool and Dye, CNC Technologies
Hawkeye Community College
MBA -
University of Northern Iowa
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