Rodney Cathey

Experience

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  Lifeway Christian Resources

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Responsible for the daily order shipment processes involving small parcel packages to LTL size freight shipments. Managed a crew of approx 14. Manged returns processing crew daily ensuring customer service levels for timely and accurate credit entry were met. First supervisor in a newly created position at the time. Responsible for managing inventory descrepancies and stock locations.

  • Shipping/Returns Supervisor

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  • Inventory Control Supervisor

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
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  Lifeway Christian Resources

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2019

  Responsible for supply chain management for all outbound logistics that provided inventory for 170 internal stores, external big box retailers and churches. Managed a team of 12-14 supervisors, 200+ indirect reports and $20M in inventory. Leveraged Kaizen events, Gemba’s and other lean methodologies to improve productivity. Managed all aspects of personnel including identifying quality candidates, hiring, corrective action, training, employee development, change management and employee evaluations. Oversaw all aspects of OSHA training, documentation and compliance. Handled $27.5M annual budget and consistently identified ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Took facility through the introduction/training of lean methodologies, change management and through the full facility implementation. • Processed 1.3M orders in 2018• Maintained an inventory accuracy rate of 99.2%• $2M in savings from multiple lean process improvements • Moved entire $20M warehouse distribution center from Nashville to Lebanon• Developed and implemented 5S audit system • Lead on introducing and maintaining CTPAT facility certification• Oversaw the merger of 2 operational areas into 1 to improve productivity• Introduced the pick to voice system which significant improved pick accuracy• Pick to voice system implementation improved accuracy from 99.09% to 99.96% • Implemented 2 major warehouse management systems over 10 years• Introduced an employee referral program to increase candidate quality and retention• Created a formal employee onboarding process• Improved productivity and reduced the down time by implementing cycle counting Show less

  • General Manager, Lebanon Service Center

    Oct 2001 - Jan 2019

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 1999 - Oct 2001
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  Wilson Bank & Trust

  Mar 2020 - now

  Facilities Manager