Cody Rice

Led a team of 12-15 personnel in achieving production and scrap objectives established by the Designed Fabrics Product Line and Operations Manager.

• Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
• Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
• Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma principles such as A3, MDI, and 5S to identify potential areas for process improvement.
• Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
• Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
• Developed a strong understanding of Just and PMD.

• Participated in interactive sessions with fellow managers, acquiring knowledge of how to effectively apply company guidelines and protocols across different workplace situations.
• Obtained fundamental and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Executed successful loom changeovers by accurately configuring looms to meet product requirements.
• Attained broad expertise in DF products and specifications.

• Collaborated with tie-in team to ensure accurate loom configuration as per product specifications.
• Doffed finished rolls and operated a collection of weaving looms while performing 5S duties.

• Assisted customers with locating items in the store, answered questions about products and prices.
• Operated cash registers to process payments from customers, handled returns and exchanges of merchandise.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, counting money in register drawers and restocking items.
• Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
• Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
• Provided customer service and answered customer questions regarding the selection, quality, and pricing of meats.
• Trimmed and prepared various cuts of meat for display cases or customer orders.