Louie (Rico) Dorsey
About Louie (Rico) Dorsey
Louie (Rico) Dorsey serves as the Shift Manager-Production Supervisor for Tufting at Milliken & Company in LaGrange, Georgia, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the aviation and manufacturing sectors, having previously worked in various managerial roles at companies including Lufthansa Cargo AG, Pratt & Whitney, and Delta Air Lines.
Work at Milliken & Company
Louie Dorsey has been serving as the Shift Manager - Production Supervisor Tufting at Milliken & Company since 2021. He operates from the LaGrange, Georgia facility, where he oversees production processes and manages team operations. His role involves ensuring quality standards are met and production targets are achieved, contributing to the overall efficiency of the tufting department.
Previous Experience in Aviation and Manufacturing
Prior to his current position, Dorsey held various roles in the aviation and manufacturing sectors. He worked at Lufthansa Cargo AG as Regional Production Manager for the USA and Canada from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes a tenure at Pratt & Whitney as Customer Service Operations Associate Director, and a long-term role at Delta Air Lines as Global Product Manager, where he managed engine shop operations for over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Dorsey studied Aviation Maintenance Technology at Thomas Edison State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and Technology degree in 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the aviation industry, equipping him with the technical knowledge required for his roles in production management and quality control.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Dorsey has a track record of implementing significant process improvements in his previous roles. At Lufthansa Cargo, he developed an onboarding tool that streamlined the onboarding process from two months to one day. Additionally, he designed a module level exposure rate calculator at Pratt & Whitney, which contributed to a 25% growth in engine module inductions.
Leadership in Certification Initiatives
In his role at Lufthansa Cargo, Dorsey led the implementation of the IATA CEIV Pharma certification for North America. This involved coordinating with teams across multiple cities to design and implement necessary program changes, demonstrating his leadership skills and ability to manage complex projects.