Jeremy R Stager
Summary
Results-driven professional with 25 years of experience in management, engineering, design, sales, and warehouse distribution across manufacturing, retail, construction, and industrial sectors. Committed to leveraging managerial and leadership skills to drive operational success and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GO Team Member
Pet Smart DC 22
Bethel
12.2022 - Current
- Certified to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in warehouse.
- Cross-trained in multiple areas including receiving clerk back-up, yard jockey, receiving, shipping, and reach to enhance operational flexibility.
- Acquired extensive knowledge of distribution center flow and processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Identified and proposed process improvements within the department to streamline workflows.
Supervisor
BSG, Inc.
Pottsville
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and productivity.
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback to support employee development.
- Developed training materials, improving staff skills and knowledge retention.
- Supported large scale maintenance initiatives
- Dealt with retention, production issues and interview process
- Managed employee retention and production challenges
- Managed induction processing, sorting, and distribution tasks
Supervisor
Big Lots Distribution Center
Tremont
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Established weekend shift to minimize mandatory overtime
- Oversaw all aspects of building and work requirements including inbound, outbound, stock, restock and cherry
- Coordinated schedules to optimize workforce allocation and coverage.
- Resolved employee issues and facilitated open communication among staff.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain stock levels.
- Assisted in developing training materials for staff development initiatives.
- Started up weekend shift and reduced mandatory overtime
- Traveled to other locations in order to train management/supervisors in WMS during initial start-up
Site Manager
JG Associates, Inc.
Tremont
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Initiated and managed start-up of third-party unloading service to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversaw daily site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a safe working environment
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Trained new staff on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Directed HR functions, including hiring, employee evaluations, and interview processes, to build a skilled and compliant workforce
Sales Manager
Dave Carter and Associates, Inc.
Ocala
10.2002 - 01.2012
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to foster long-term partnerships.
- Managed customer accounts, ensuring consistent communication and support through daily travel.
- Established individual customer inventory lists with weekly projections to define mid/max order requirements.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients, enhancing client retention and satisfaction through long-term partnerships.
- PVA cost savings on a per customer basis
- Provided technical support for customers, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Oversaw warehouse duties and requirements including logistics
Sales Manager / Engineer / Design
Pine Grove Homes, Inc.
Pine Grove
11.1998 - 10.2002
- Managed multi-state territory, overseeing multi-million dollar sales base and driving revenue growth
- Designed diverse home layouts featuring premium kitchens and baths
- Participated in home and retailer exhibitions to showcase products
- Composed preliminary design prints, facilitating sales staff in client presentations and project proposals
- Worked on the company’s new facility design and layout
- Collaborated on design of president's home at Hershey Country Club, ensuring alignment with high-end design standards
- Collaborated with workforce when new floor designs were built
Education
Engineering Degree With A Major in Architectural Design -
Penn State - Berks
Wyomissing, PA 10.1996 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Pine Grove Area
Pine Grove, PA 08.1992 - 07.1996
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Quality assurance
- Product knowledge
- Management
- Supervision
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Leadership expertise
- Work ethic
Accomplishments
- Ranked eighth in class with a 3.89 GPA
- Awarded diploma
- Ranked first in class with a 3.67 GPA
- Awarded engineering degree with a major in architectural design
- 3x Exclaim Award Winner, multiple safety awards, 5S+ certified, continuous work course certifications, WM and systems trainer
Volunteer Experience
- Coach, men's softball teams, 20+yrs
- Coach, girl's fastpitch softball teams, 6+yrs
- Coach, girl's youth basketball, 2+yrs
- President, Fraternal Order of XI ETA PI
Interests
- Auto enthusiast
- Volunteer for school activities
- Father of two young girls
Timeline
GO Team Member
Pet Smart DC 22
12.2022 - Current
Supervisor
BSG, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022
Supervisor
Big Lots Distribution Center
11.2014 - 12.2019
Site Manager
JG Associates, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sales Manager
Dave Carter and Associates, Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2012
Sales Manager / Engineer / Design
Pine Grove Homes, Inc.
11.1998 - 10.2002
Engineering Degree With A Major in Architectural Design -
Penn State - Berks
10.1996 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Pine Grove Area
08.1992 - 07.1996