Cynthia Rice
About Cynthia Rice
Cynthia Rice serves as the Site Leader and Director of Distribution at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in operations management across various companies, she has demonstrated a strong ability to lead large-scale operations and implement efficiency improvements.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Cynthia Rice serves as the Site Leader and Director of Distribution at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing distribution operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management of logistics. Her leadership is focused on optimizing processes and enhancing operational performance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Cynthia has extensive experience in operations management across various companies. She worked as Operations Manager at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. for nine months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Operations Manager at Excelligence Learning Corp for one year from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Pacific Sunwear included roles as Director of Operations from 2015 to 2019 and Operations Manager from 2007 to 2013, totaling ten years at the company.
Educational Background
Cynthia Rice holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Washburn University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she attended the University of Cambridge for Summer School, where she achieved a certificate.
Expertise in Large-Scale Operations
Cynthia has demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale operations, having managed a multi-million dollar facility. Her proactive mindset allows her to thrive in fast-paced environments, leading to successful operational transitions and mergers. She has implemented various system and project initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Focus on Team and Employee Engagement
Cynthia prioritizes cultivating a cohesive team and instilling company values to meet changing customer needs. She emphasizes maintaining employee engagement to foster a positive work environment, positioning the company as an employer of choice. Her leadership style is centered around collaboration and adaptability.