F.J. Loomis II
Volo,IL
Summary
Leverages extensive knowledge of supply chain dynamics, operational execution, and warehousing, with a strong focus on logistics-based continuous improvement, providing a strategic advantage for maintaining and enhancing company growth and success. Adept at identifying opportunities for efficiency and streamlining processes to optimize performance. Committed to driving innovation and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve organizational goals. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
US FOODS
Bensenville, IL
10.2021 - 01.2026
- Led Operations leadership team that improved safety results every year from 2021 to 2025.
- Volunteered and served as Interim VPO coverage for multiple US Foods locations including Grand Forks, ND and Milwaukee, WI.
- Instituted and led employee engagement directive to make the Chicago team a top five market for employee interactions/engagements, increasing the annual employee survey scores about workplace satisfaction and management confidence.
- Collective bargaining unit member that secured multiple union contracts.
- Improved Operations quality metrics to record low composite score of < 4 cases per 1,000 sold.
Day Warehouse Manager
US FOODS
08.2008 - 10.2021
- Managed all inbound freight and inventory slot replenishment for a 335,000 square foot facility while reducing logistics claims.
- Direct multiple, warehouse labor shifts, and personnel maneuvers, for over 100 union employees.
- Direct facility maintenance personnel for all MHE repair and separate office building maintenance. Directed internal and third party janitorial staff to maintain and improve an effective, safe, and clean environment.
- Analyzed operations practices to create new strategies to reduce cost while making gains in efficiency and production. Product slotting, work flow streamlining, pick path design and manipulation.
- Managed third party audits, including the GFSI, or Global Food Safety Initiative, with scores of 98%, or better.
Night Warehouse Manager
US FOODS
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Improved productivity cases per man hour from 89.77 in 2006 to 103.18 in 2008.
- Improved total operations quality composite i.e., damages, dumps, refusals, miss-picks, and shortages from 9.16 per 1,000 cases sold in 2006, to 7.63 in 2008.
- Optimized best practices, throughout warehouse; including pick path maintenance and slotting efficiencies.
- Led warehouse personnel on: training, coaching, counseling, discipline, grievance hearings, and safety meetings.
Transportation Supervisor
US FOODS
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Managed the combination of Bensenville and Glendale Heights facilities/transportation departments. Maintained minimal service disruptions while integrating two distinctive workplace cultures.
Night Warehouse Supervisor
US FOODS
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed aggressive and disruptive union work force through change in procedures and management staff. Total CPMH in 2003 was less than 70 and was 83.42 in 2005.
Night Warehouse Manager
Roberts Foods, Inc.
Springfield, Illinois
08.1999 - 09.2003
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
LINCOLNLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Springfield, Illinois05.2000
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
07.1998
Skills
- Attentive listener with clear communication skills
- Subject matter expert in safety operations
- Strategic plan implementation
- Flexible leadership approach
- Execution with customer focus
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Team building and strategic planning oversight
Timeline
Director of Operations
US FOODS
10.2021 - 01.2026
Day Warehouse Manager
US FOODS
08.2008 - 10.2021
Night Warehouse Manager
US FOODS
07.2006 - 08.2008
Transportation Supervisor
US FOODS
05.2005 - 07.2006
Night Warehouse Supervisor
US FOODS
09.2003 - 05.2005
Night Warehouse Manager
Roberts Foods, Inc.
08.1999 - 09.2003
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
LINCOLNLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE