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Bob Lies
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Introduction
Bob Lies has had an extensive career in chemical engineering and supply chain management, holding leadership roles at companies like Dial and Tyson Foods.
After retiring, Bob spent a year as a substitute teacher at a local grade school. He found it very rewarding to help students have those "lightbulb moments".
Bob is now part of the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, discerning what he wants to do next in the "third act" of his career.
Key Takeaways
Early in his career, Bob moved from chemical engineering roles into supply chain because he was interested in the leadership and business aspects. The move to supply chain happened at the right time.
Two big changes during Bob's supply chain career were increased automation in forecasting/planning and improved use of data through technology. This changed how supply chain decisions were made.
As VP of Supply Chain Planning at Tyson Foods, Bob led the company through big challenges - implementing a new ERP system and then navigating COVID-related food supply shifts. It was rewarding to see the leadership team pull together.
Substitute teaching appealed to Bob as a way to do something very different. He found it fulfilling to contribute to those "lightbulb moments" of student learning.
Bob is exploring various roles at Notre Dame including teaching, mentoring, and consulting through the Innovation Center to see what fits for the next chapter.
Bob's advice to others looking to transition careers is that you have to get out of your routine and be open to new experiences. Programs like ILI can facilitate this transition.
Notre Dame's ILI Program - https://ili.nd.edu/
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