Cody Efird
Norwood,NC
Summary
Seasoned Production Floor Lead with relevant experience in overseeing manufacturing operations, team leadership and quality control. Strong skills include strategic planning, process improvements, and cost reduction strategies. Consistently contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and implementing safety protocols in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Floor Lead
Corning
Midland, North Carolina
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily production activities and ensured compliance with safety protocols and maintained 6s.
- Coordinated workflows among team members to maintain efficient operations.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and production processes.
- Handled any excessive defects and quarantine items.
- Oversaw daily production activities and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Level 1 Technician
Corning
Midland, NC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Diagnosed and resolved system issues efficiently for users.
- Documented troubleshooting processes for future reference effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery standards.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal operation daily including daily cleaning.
Production Associate
Corning
Midland, NC
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to ensure safety and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed standardized work instructions to perform tasks effectively.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow processes.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
Production Supervisor
Fiberon Decking
New London, NC
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated team activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies on the floor.
- Resolved employee conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
Monroe, North Carolina
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure efficient coverage and service delivery.
- Supported training initiatives for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain appropriate stock for daily operations.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Lead Operator
Fiberon Decking
New London, North Carolina
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Operated machinery and equipment in production processes daily.
- Monitored workflow and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and equipment use.
Quality Control Inspector
Fiberon Decking
New London, NC
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Conducted routine tests on products to ensure performance standards were met.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records for traceability.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards consistently.
- Assisted in developing quality control policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reported non-conformities to management and recommended corrective actions effectively.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC 08.2007 - 08.2012
Associate of Science -
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC 08.2007 - 05.2012
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Workflow coordination
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Production scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Training facilitation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Waste reduction
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation
- Standard operating procedures
- Product inspection
- Equipment cleaning
Timeline
Production Floor Lead
Corning
04.2024 - Current
Level 1 Technician
Corning
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
08.2022 - 10.2022
Production Associate
Corning
01.2022 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Fiberon Decking
07.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Operator
Fiberon Decking
05.2019 - 07.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Fiberon Decking
04.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Appalachian State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Stanly Community College
08.2007 - 08.2012
Associate of Science -
Stanly Community College
08.2007 - 05.2012