Sean McGonagle
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DeAnna L.
I had the privilege to work with Sean while he was the Engineering Director - Supply Chain Development at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Sean's breadth of knowledge both in the development of process and engineered solutions from concept to execution makes him an extremely valuable supply chain leader. Sean is a consummate professional and has great insights and thought leadership regarding logistics optimization. His contributions to the Walgreens supply chain network was instrumental in its ability to meet the needs of its customers. He is an innovative thinker and demonstrates the ability to move complex projects forward to achieve success for the business. Sean is a dedicated performer and exceptionally reliable leader. He is an asset to any team and I completely recommend him to any organization.
Debbie Williams, PMP, MBA
Sean's leadership as Engineering Director in Supply Chain impressed me during my time working with him as a project manager on a large Walgreens project. He communicated clearly on project strategy and goals and helped his team set their work priorities. He gave consistent and motivating feedback and encouraged initiative while offering support as needed. He provided thoughtful guidance and direction during challenging times and led the team with focused vision and integrity. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Sean.
DeAnna L.
I had the privilege to work with Sean while he was the Engineering Director - Supply Chain Development at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Sean's breadth of knowledge both in the development of process and engineered solutions from concept to execution makes him an extremely valuable supply chain leader. Sean is a consummate professional and has great insights and thought leadership regarding logistics optimization. His contributions to the Walgreens supply chain network was instrumental in its ability to meet the needs of its customers. He is an innovative thinker and demonstrates the ability to move complex projects forward to achieve success for the business. Sean is a dedicated performer and exceptionally reliable leader. He is an asset to any team and I completely recommend him to any organization.
Debbie Williams, PMP, MBA
Sean's leadership as Engineering Director in Supply Chain impressed me during my time working with him as a project manager on a large Walgreens project. He communicated clearly on project strategy and goals and helped his team set their work priorities. He gave consistent and motivating feedback and encouraged initiative while offering support as needed. He provided thoughtful guidance and direction during challenging times and led the team with focused vision and integrity. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Sean.
DeAnna L.
I had the privilege to work with Sean while he was the Engineering Director - Supply Chain Development at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Sean's breadth of knowledge both in the development of process and engineered solutions from concept to execution makes him an extremely valuable supply chain leader. Sean is a consummate professional and has great insights and thought leadership regarding logistics optimization. His contributions to the Walgreens supply chain network was instrumental in its ability to meet the needs of its customers. He is an innovative thinker and demonstrates the ability to move complex projects forward to achieve success for the business. Sean is a dedicated performer and exceptionally reliable leader. He is an asset to any team and I completely recommend him to any organization.
Debbie Williams, PMP, MBA
Sean's leadership as Engineering Director in Supply Chain impressed me during my time working with him as a project manager on a large Walgreens project. He communicated clearly on project strategy and goals and helped his team set their work priorities. He gave consistent and motivating feedback and encouraged initiative while offering support as needed. He provided thoughtful guidance and direction during challenging times and led the team with focused vision and integrity. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Sean.
DeAnna L.
I had the privilege to work with Sean while he was the Engineering Director - Supply Chain Development at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Sean's breadth of knowledge both in the development of process and engineered solutions from concept to execution makes him an extremely valuable supply chain leader. Sean is a consummate professional and has great insights and thought leadership regarding logistics optimization. His contributions to the Walgreens supply chain network was instrumental in its ability to meet the needs of its customers. He is an innovative thinker and demonstrates the ability to move complex projects forward to achieve success for the business. Sean is a dedicated performer and exceptionally reliable leader. He is an asset to any team and I completely recommend him to any organization.
Debbie Williams, PMP, MBA
Sean's leadership as Engineering Director in Supply Chain impressed me during my time working with him as a project manager on a large Walgreens project. He communicated clearly on project strategy and goals and helped his team set their work priorities. He gave consistent and motivating feedback and encouraged initiative while offering support as needed. He provided thoughtful guidance and direction during challenging times and led the team with focused vision and integrity. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Sean.
Experience
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Essendant
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United States
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Wholesale
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Manager, Engineering Services
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May 2021 - Present
Develops facility designs, material handling solutions and processes for Distribution Center network. Supports development of strategic objectives and translates strategies into actionable facility designs, processes, or material handling equipment layouts. Manages relationships with equipment suppliers and third party service providers. Develops facility designs, material handling solutions and processes for Distribution Center network. Supports development of strategic objectives and translates strategies into actionable facility designs, processes, or material handling equipment layouts. Manages relationships with equipment suppliers and third party service providers.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Director - Supply Chain Development
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2020
Develop material handling solutions for new business, acquisitions, and special projects.
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Director - Process Engineering
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Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
Responsible for process improvement, project management, and engineered labor standards in Supply Chain and Logistics department for & Distribution Centers across the country. • Manage team responsible for design, implementation, and management of cross functional process improvement projects including chain wide transformation of the delivery process to retail stores.• Direct team implementing Engineered Labor Standards to the Distribution Centers across the network. Includes development of new Standard Process, Engineered Time Standards, Implementation and Change Management for standards and process for maintaining and updating standards. • Manage team of 16 engineers based at corporate office and 10 remote locations.• Provide engineering support for Lean Process Improvement projects.• Develop ROI and Business Cases for engineering projects.
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Walgreens
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Engineering - Supply Chain & Logistics
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
Responsible for the design, engineering and project management, of Distribution Center Material Handling Systems. Managed engineering process improvement projects which included cross functional projects impacting the supply chain from Distribution centers to stores. • Managed team responsible for design, implementation, and management of cross functional process improvement projects including chain wide transformation of the delivery process to retail stores. • Direct team responsible for material handling projects including, design, implementation, and project management of Capital Projects. • Manage team of 8 engineers based at corporate office and remote locations. • Provide engineering support for Lean Process Improvement projects. • Develop ROI and Business Cases for engineering projects. • Experienced in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Good to Man Picking, Split Case Pick to Light Systems, Sortation, Fork Lifts, and Automatic Guided Vehicles.
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Walgreens
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer - Compliance Packaging
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Feb 2007 - May 2010
Developed packaging and automation solutions for proprietary compliance packaging solutions.Part of incubator team that developed custom blister packaging compliance packaging solution.
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Project Manager - Industrial Engineering
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Feb 2002 - Jan 2007
Developed solutions and managed implementation of material handling solutions. • Managed team of 3 Industrial Engineers managing new DC construction, DC remodels and process improvement projects• Initiated design of Walgreens third generation DC prototype
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Industrial Engineer
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Sep 1986 - Jan 2002
• Designed and managed implementation of reverse logistics projects including RX returns, and retail returns center.• Project Engineer for design and implementation of Walgreens proprietary Pick to light installation. • Led design of Walgreens second generation DC prototype incorporating ASRS technology in West Palm Beach FL warehouse
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Education
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1979 - 1984
Iowa State University
B.S., Industrial Engineer
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