Chris Svestka
About Chris Svestka
Chris Svestka is a Senior Operations Manager at Asurion, overseeing salvage device handling and reverse logistics operations in Smyrna, TN.
Current Position at Asurion
Chris Svestka currently serves as a Senior Operations Manager at Asurion in Smyrna, TN. He has been in this role since 2020. His responsibilities include managing a team that handles all salvage devices entering the Smyrna warehouse. Chris ensures the network has the required parts to meet customer commitments through the same unit repair team. Additionally, he oversees reverse logistics operations within the warehouse to maintain efficiency and compliance.
Previous Role at Asurion
Prior to his current position, Chris Svestka was the Senior Technical Operations Manager at Asurion from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he focused on technical operational management and was based in Smyrna, TN. Chris contributed significantly to the technical capabilities and operational efficiency of the organization.
Mars Petcare and Nutro Experience
Chris Svestka has extensive experience in the pet care industry. He worked as Segment IE Care and Treats at Mars Petcare from 2015 to 2017 in Franklin, TN. Before that, he was a Corporate Industrial Engineer at Nutro from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Segment Industrial Engineer at Mars Petcare from 2007 to 2011. In these roles, Chris focused on industrial engineering and operational efficiency within production segments.
Early Career at Nestle
Chris Svestka began his professional journey at Nestle, where he spent seven years as an Industrial Engineer from 1999 to 2006. Following this, he served as an Industrial Performance Manager for a year before moving on to other opportunities. His time at Nestle helped him develop a foundation in industrial engineering and performance management.
Educational Background
Chris Svestka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Cleveland State University, which he completed in 1999. His academic background provided him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his various engineering and managerial roles throughout his career.