Lucas Lorenz

Experience

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  University of Minnesota

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

  Field Supervisor

  Started as an Events Security Officer with the U of M Police Department Student Security Service (Security Monitor Program). Promoted to Campus Security Monitor with responsibility for site safety, campus community safeness and safety escortsPromoted to Training Monitor with responsibility to train new recruits in procedures and techniquesPromoted to Field Supervisor with responsibility for daily staffing, team motivation and performance management, crisis management and First Responder level medical intervention Show less

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  Target

  Jun 2008 - now

  In this fast-paced, cross-functional role I get to develop solutions to regulatory requirements with partners across the organization that ensure Target remains compliant, while also delivering great experiences for our guests.My key responsibilities include:-Leading projects to develop new tech and process capabilities-Co-creating solutions to regulatory requirements with internal and external partners-Providing regulatory compliance support to field teams-Working directly with regulators and federal, state and local governments to understand and meet compliance requirements-Lead audits of programs and facilities-Ensure a positive and safe experience for guests, team members and partners Show less Held an exciting position uniting Fulfillment efforts between our Supply Chain and Store teams. My work focused on several key areas:-Process engineering and development-Equipment design and procurement-Space efficiency and optimized workflow-Field deployment and coordination-Cross-functional coordination and communicationThe goal of my work was to modernize our Fulfillment processes and equipment to ensure we provide our guests with the speed, cost-competitive and quality-focused experience they deserve and expect. Show less Led the development of new capabilities in Target's supply chain that increased the speed and precision with which product is made available to our guests. Highlights:-Process and system functionality development to enable "live" conversion of three existing facilities to new operating model -Used Agile methodology to coordinate technology, business, operations and vendor teams to rapidly achieve critical capabilities -Led hands-on training sessions for facility leaders-Oversaw $3 million+ travel and supply budget-Led new capability intake and prioritization Show less Drove regulatory compliance and risk mitigation efforts affecting all areas of Target's supply chain, from imports to distribution and fulfillment centers to stores. Highlights:-Implemented Distribution and Fulfillment Center fire code compliant storage-Led field implementation of new distribution food safety protocols (including food storage and facility sanitation routines)-Field engagement and process support-Federal, state, local and third party audit support and response Show less Led teams of up to 100+ people processing guest orders for Target.com. My primary responsibilities included team leadership, process improvement projects and developing operational plans to ensure performance goals were met. Also, I focused on team, peer and personal career development.Key Roles:-Facility Production Controller -Safety Captain (met or beat all safety metrics and goals)-Capacity Captain (developed new strategies that increased building storage capacity by over 25%)-Peer Mentoring-Emergency Response Team Lead-Trainer: DOT/Hazmat, Safety, Emergency Response, New Executive Onboarding Show less

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    Mar 2024 - now

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    Jul 2019 - now

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    Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

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    Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Lead Business Partner

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Senior Business Partner

    May 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Group Leader

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