Rick Wessling

Rick Wessling has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Rick currently holds the position of Director of Operations at CarParts.com, a role they began in January 2023. Prior to this, from November 2021 to January 2023, they served as the Director of Supply Chain Management at Drummond. Before their time at Drummond, Rick worked at Amazon as a Site Leader from August 2018 to September 2021. Rick'sresponsibilities included overseeing operations and ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

From 2015 to 2018, Rick held various roles at KeHE Distributors, including Director of Operations and Senior Warehouse Manager. During this time, they were responsible for managing warehouse functions, implementing cost reduction strategies, and ensuring efficient product storage and delivery.

Before joining KeHE Distributors, Rick served as a Process Manager at Grainger from February 2014 to March 2015. Rick managed the process flow and order fulfillment at a distribution center, focusing on process improvement and compliance.

In their early career, Rick worked at Target as an Operations Group Leader from August 2012 to February 2014. Rick supervised outbound team activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and maintaining safety and security. Rick also gained experience at Amazon.com as an Operations Manager from September 2009 to July 2012, overseeing outbound operations and leading a team of managers and associates.

Rick's career began at Absopure Water Co. in April 2009 as a Production Supervisor. Rick later joined tng worldwide as a Production Manager from May 2007 to December 2008, managing daily production in a distribution center.

Rick also has experience in the United States Navy, where they served as a Supply Corps Officer from May 1999 to June 2007. Rick was responsible for logistics support, budget management, and coordination of special projects for a high-ranking admiral and their staff.

Rick Wessling earned a Masters degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale from 1994 to 1998. Rick'seducation journey began with obtaining a high school diploma from Salem Community High School, where they focused on general studies. It should be noted that Rick Wessling also possesses a certification in Six Sigma Green Belt, though specific details regarding the institution, month of obtaining, and year of obtaining are not available.