Timi Izonfuo
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Transformative Operations Executive with 15+ years building high-performing fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain networks. Led enterprise-level strategy execution across multi-site organizations, managing P&Ls over $65M and 200+ staff. Proven success in aligning operations with business growth, delivering 20%+ revenue increases, 15%+ cost savings, and 97% on-time delivery rates. Trusted to scale fulfillment capabilities during M&A, automation rollouts, and national expansions.
Turned around a 3-site underperforming region, increasing on-time delivery from 72% to 97% in 6 months while cutting fulfillment costs by 18%.
Respected for building accountable teams that deliver under pressure — and don't miss targets.
“Timi consistently leads teams through chaos and delivers scalable success.” – SVP, Acertus
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Operations
Acertus
08.2023 - Current
- Managed $65M P&L across multi-site operations, delivering 16% YoY revenue growth through restructuring and streamlined logistics alignment.
- Reduced operating costs by 15% via ERP-based automation (SAP, SQL), Lean workflows, and continuous performance tracking.
- Led the consolidation of 2 regional facilities and supported post-merger transition plans to align operations with enterprise goals.
- Improved distribution input forecasting by 20% using KPI dashboards and DRP planning models.
- Launched a standardized operational excellence program that increased productivity by 12% across 3 locations.
General Manager
BakeMark
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed full manufacturing and supply chain operations across 8 regions and 210+ staff, surpassing a $94.5M revenue goal by 20%.
- Improved product availability and inventory accuracy by 22% through MRP-based scheduling and tighter production planning.
- Reduced logistics and warehouse costs by 17% by applying Lean Six Sigma practices and facility layout redesign.
- Integrated merchandising insights with operations to reduce waste and cut SKU obsolescence by 14%.
- Strengthened team engagement, reducing overtime disputes and improving shift compliance by 25%.
Director of Operations
McLane Company
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Led an 850,000 sq. ft. manufacturing-support distribution center with a $32M budget, increasing process efficiency 7% YoY.
- Implemented ERP-based (SAP) inventory planning, reducing stockouts and overages by 19%.
- Collaborated with production leads to align warehouse cadence with manufacturing cycles, reducing staging time by 30%.
- Served as SME for continuous improvement and ERP optimization across 3 operations teams.
- Reduced workplace incidents by 30% through new SOP rollout and compliance audits (OSHA/FDA).
Terminal / Operations Manager
YRC Freight
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Directed $55.8M operations at a regional terminal, leading a team of 1,500 union employees and achieving a 75% cross-load rate.
- Reduced labor and shipping costs by $2.3M annually through route optimization and shift restructuring.
- Increased dock-to-delivery speed by 24% by redesigning inventory flow and improving dispatch timing.
- Supported terminal consolidation and fleet downsizing tied to cost-containment strategy.
- Lowered injury rates by 20% by launching a safety training and accountability program.
Operations Manager / HR Generalist II
Nissan North America
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversaw daily manufacturing operations in a high-output automotive facility, meeting or exceeding targets in safety, throughput, and cost.
- Improved takt time and reduced waste by 15% through Lean-driven process reengineering.
- Aligned zone staffing to improve line balancing and reduce overtime dependency.
- Supported ISO and safety audit preparedness across cross-functional teams.
- Led process standardization initiatives to align production training across shifts.
Education
B.B.A. - Business Administration (Management)
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2014
Skills
- Fulfillment & Supply Chain Strategy
- Multi-Site Operations
- Last-Mile Logistics
- Distribution Network Optimization
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- DRP/MRP/ERP Systems (SAP, SQL, SyteLine)
- Operational Excellence & Automation
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Automation & Tech Integration
- KPI-Driven Performance
- Continuous Improvement
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- P&L Ownership
- Executive Leadership & Change Management
- M&A Integration
- Post-Merger Operations
- Union/Non-Union Leadership
- Organizational Restructuring
- Talent Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Safety & Compliance (OSHA, FDA)
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations
Acertus
08.2023 - Current
General Manager
BakeMark
05.2021 - 08.2023
Director of Operations
McLane Company
02.2017 - 05.2021
Terminal / Operations Manager
YRC Freight
01.2010 - 01.2017
Operations Manager / HR Generalist II
Nissan North America
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.B.A. - Business Administration (Management)
Jackson State University