Joseph Pagorek
Blaine,MN
Summary
Results-driven and technically-savvy Operations Director with a progressive career in supply chain management, production and manufacturing. Proven track record of turning around under-performing teams by delivering continuous process improvements to drive safety, quality and efficiency. Motivating and respectful leader known for building and managing loyal, high-performance teams. Offering excellent communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills. Thriving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
Target
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for 2 senior operation managers, 19 operation managers, and 600+ hourly team members
- Long term strategic planning for retail store replenishments
- Determined staffing plans and forecasting
- Design, improvement, and implementation of lean processes
- Development and training for all direct reports
- Responsible for safety metrics and influencing culture
- Responsible for all key performance metric improvements.
Senior Operations Manager
Target
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible running Inbound Fulfillment Center
- Managing 8 to 9 salary leaders and 400+ associates
- Long term strategic planning based on forecasts of work available
- Design, improvement, and implementation of lean processes
- Skill development for all and potential leaders.
Site ICQA Manager
Target
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for inventory accuracy for site
- Managed 20+ skilled labor team members
- Implemented multiple processes that resulted in significant reductions in all DPMO metrics
- Demonstrated high levels of partnership in multi-level organization.
Operations Manager
Target
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented Ops Manager training program to cut onboarding time
- Managed high performing teams of up to 45+ members
- Implemented new processes to meet peak business demands
- Demonstrated high levels of cross department functionality.
Project Analyst
ArcelorMittal USA
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Negotiated CAPEX and MRO contracts
- Data analysis of multiple national MRO and CAPEX commodities
- Maintained and established new/existing vendor relationships
- Oversaw procurement, purchase orders, and cost compilation/analysis
- Data analysis and vendor management of electrical commodity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access)
- Report Writing
- Capacity Planning
- Total Quality Management
- Overseeing Training
- Key Performance Indicators
- Safety Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Business Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Warehouse Management
- Production Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Change Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Distribution Center Operations
- Performance Measurement
- Process Improvements
Timeline
Operations Director
Target
08.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Operations Manager
Target
08.2021 - 08.2022
Site ICQA Manager
Target
02.2020 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Target
03.2017 - 02.2020
Project Analyst
ArcelorMittal USA
10.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Purdue University Calumet