Ronald Luke Jr.
Byron Center,MI
Summary
Objective:To secure a Regional Director of Operations role.
Experience:
- Over 28 years of experience in warehouse operations, with 19 years in leadership roles.
- Expertise in directing complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
- Goal-oriented with strong leadership capabilities.
- Creative, organized, highly motivated, and detail-oriented problem solver.
- Proven ability to thrive in high-demand environments while maintaining a professional image.
Achievements:
- Created a leadership development program at my current company to foster future leaders, driven by my passion for helping people succeed.
- Implemented policies, procedures, and accountability measures at food distribution facilities in Houston, Dallas, Aberdeen, and Douglasville.
- Developed an onboarding program for new employees to improve retention and reduce turnover.
- Successfully rolled out multiple projects across the company's US footprint from inception to completion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Center Manager
Flat River Group
Kentwood, MI
12.2023 - Current
- Managed operations for two facilities
- Managed all aspects of inbound and outbound operations
- Managed 1PL and 3PL services
- Managed and optimized inventory levels to ensure efficient operations.
- Leadership development.
- Implementing new processes to improve productivity and accuracy.
GFS Business Change Manager
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented change across our 16 US DC network
- Managed simultaneous projects efficiently
- Spearheaded the implementation of new policies and procedures
- Created and updated new SOP and help documents for the entire GFS network.
- Supported with SAP and new technology rollouts
- Assisted in leadership team transitions within DCs.
GFS GR Warehouse Manager
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Managed 15 direct reports and oversaw the performance of 150 indirect ones
- Managed annual budgets and capital projects
- Played a vital role in the advancement of food safety program.
- Implemented policies and procedures
- Prepared and conducted monthly management meetings
- Ensured efficiency and accountability in optimizing inbound and outbound activity at two facilities
- Successfully led the receiving and inventory departments for 2 years, effectively managing operations across 2 facilities.
GFS GR Facility Maintenance Manager
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed $7M renovation project
- Planned, scheduled and supervised multiple warehouse projects
- Managed and executed pest control measures throughout company facilities
- Implemented energy and cost saving initiatives
- Engaged in daily communication and coordination with contractors and vendors
- Attended monthly PSM meetings
- Managed and streamlined refrigeration SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Attended and contributed to monthly LEPC meetings.
GFS GR 2nd/3rd shift Production Manager
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Planned and monitored job contributions for 2nd and 3rd shift selection, Hilo, receiving, and inventory.
- Scheduled and balanced hours between 2nd and 3rd shift, increasing efficiency without compromising departure times
- Set high standards for productivity, accuracy, quality, and customer service.
- Collaborated with supervisors in 7 additional distribution centers to establish networking connections.
- Developed individuals for success within the organization
- Adhering to policies and procedures.
GFS GR 2nd shift Production Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
10.2006 - 03.2014
- Conducted pre-shift and quarterly meetings efficiently.
- Managed servicing of six DCs, marketplace, UPS and sales teams.
- Managed Hilo, receiving, packing, and inventory operations
- Managed weekly incentives for employees
- Responsible for the Action Incentive scoring of all 50 team members.
1st shift Selection Lead
Gordon Food Service
Shepherdsville, KY
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Contributed to the launch of a new DC startup
- Facilitated smooth integration of 12 new employees into the GFS culture through an intensive two-week training at the Clay DC
- Managed time and attendance effectively.
- Managed and executed daily warehouse operations for selection team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelloggsville Public School
Skills
- Coaching and Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Building and Leadership
- Operations Management
- AOPs
- KPI goal planning
- PSM
- Excel
- Word
- Google sheets
- Looker studio
- Pivot Tables
- Cross-functional communications
- Process Improvement
- Inventory management
- Budget Management
- Multi-unit operations management
Leadership Training
- Servant Leadership course
- Building and Maintaining High Performance teams
- Multi-Cultural Appreciation for Leadership
- WFF Leadership Conference in 2018
- FSPCA training
- Completed Process Safety Management training
- Global Leadership Summit
Accomplishments
- Gold Club 2004 & 2005 ( 12 out of 400 employees chosen)
- Warehouse Person of the Year: 2005 ( 1 employee out 400 chosen)
- Team of the Year: 2015 ( Manager Production team)
- Support Team of the Year: 2017 ( Manager Maintenance team)
Timeline
Distribution Center Manager
Flat River Group
12.2023 - Current
GFS Business Change Manager
Gordon Food Service
04.2023 - 12.2023
GFS GR Warehouse Manager
Gordon Food Service
12.2018 - 04.2023
GFS GR Facility Maintenance Manager
Gordon Food Service
06.2016 - 12.2018
GFS GR 2nd/3rd shift Production Manager
Gordon Food Service
03.2014 - 06.2016
GFS GR 2nd shift Production Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
10.2006 - 03.2014
1st shift Selection Lead
Gordon Food Service
01.2006 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
Kelloggsville Public School