Robert Price
About Robert Price
Robert Price is a General Operations Manager with extensive experience in operations and logistics. He has maintained an incident-free safety record for eight years and has received multiple awards for operational excellence during his career.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Robert Price has served as the General Operations Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations in Portland, Oregon. His responsibilities include managing warehouse processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Price's experience in operations management contributes to the company's goals of enhancing service delivery and inventory control.
Previous Experience at Essendant
Prior to his role at Advance Auto Parts, Robert Price worked at Essendant for nearly two decades. He held various positions, including General Operations Manager from 2000 to 2009 and Market Leader of Operations from 2009 to 2018. During his tenure, he achieved the highest order filling accuracy rating in the network for eleven consecutive years and led initiatives that improved operational performance.
Leadership Development and Training
Robert Price developed and implemented a leadership training curriculum aimed at enhancing leadership effectiveness and succession planning for facility leaders. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering talent and preparing future leaders within the organization. Additionally, he mentored individuals in a high potential program, guiding them toward achieving their professional goals.
Safety and Operational Excellence
Throughout his career, Robert Price has maintained a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. He achieved an OSHA reportable incident-free record for eight consecutive years at his facility. Furthermore, he led a national safety team and contributed to the development of the company's warehouse management system, emphasizing the importance of safety and efficiency in operations.
Achievements in Operations Management
Robert Price has received recognition for his operational achievements, including the Best Performing Facility in the network award seven times in ten years as a facility leader. His efforts in collaborating with Transportation and Sales led to the creation of new freight and credit processes, which improved on-time delivery and reduced accommodation credits nationwide.