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Aeriel Littleton

Summary

Dynamic manufacturing management professional with over ten years of experience in production operations and four years in robotic operation and programming. Currently serving as a Group Lead at Mazda-Toyota, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering collaboration within teams. Passionate about advancing a career in the automotive industry, focusing on long-term growth within my current employer. Contributing to organizational success through strategic planning and effective conflict resolution. Recognized for reliability, exceptional communication skills, and motivational leadership that drives results while adapting to evolving business needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Lead, Paint

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitor group performance by identifying and analyzing KPI data and trends for improvement. Improve Group OR percentage by 7% (89% to 96%).
  • Establish clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring efficient workflow and timely task completion.
  • Conduct root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes using PDCA. Increase efficiency and reduce defects. Reduce Topcoat's D.P.V from 1.66 to .39 for a 77% reduction.
  • Present root cause analysis to NAMC presidents and executive leadership, gaining consensus and driving alignment on Process ownership activities between two companies (Toyota and Mazda).
  • Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for material substitution or process improvements without sacrificing product quality or functionality. Reduce Topcoat solvent material usage for a total quarterly cost savings of $208,000.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance programs for machinery, minimizing costly disruptions in production schedules.
  • Led cross-functional team to innovate solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Achieve higher employee retention rate by fostering a positive work environment. Create a TM monthly perfect attendance program, reducing controllable attrition rate by 10%. Improve TM attendance rate of 86% to 90%.
  • Actively drives lean processes through Kaizen activities, POA, and STW improvements. Create Topcoat troubleshooting flow charts for RBDRs to reduce unnecessary downtime and decrease major breakdown percentage that led to a reduction of TM overtime cost.

Team Leader, Paint

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing Inc.
05.2020 - 10.2023
  • Analyze defects, errors, and faults and find root causes and remedies according to companies' quality expectations and standards.
  • Fanuc Robotics Troubleshooting and Teach Pendant Program Recovery.
  • Complete preventative maintenance using RJs or “Rojin Joken”, Kaizen, and Standardized work.
  • Create the processes for disassemble, reassemble, and repair of Fanuc Robots, applicators, and other machinery for Basecoat and Clearcoat Paint.
  • Implement and improve quality expectations and standards for Topcoat by analyzing KPI targets.
  • Certificates including "Fanuc Paint Tool Operation and Programming, and "Fanuc PaintPRO Automotive Assembly".
  • Provide training to operators for both Toyota and Mazda on proper use of robotics equipment, promoting safety and efficiency.
  • Empower team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Assembly Operator Trainer

North American Lighting
03.2016 - 05.2020
  • Experience in operating machinery. Able to metalize parts for assembly to build. Able to paint parts for Assembly.
  • Familiar with scanner equipment to scan labels to and from different areas of location.
  • Assist in training new Assembly Operators, sharing knowledge of best practices for efficient operations.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Facilitate smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Improve product quality by performing thorough inspections during the assembly process, identifying defects, and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Actively participate in regular team meetings to discuss ways to improve work processes, streamline operations, and enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with machinery or component parts during the assembly process.
  • Work different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Cashier/Auditor

Walmart
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • I was a cashier then promoted to customer service. I also trained new cashiers.
  • Made sure the money center and customer service were taken care of. After a year promoted to Auditor.
  • I counted all the registers in the store. I prepared the money to go to the bank.
  • I prepared paperwork showing all transactions through store account activity. I made sure all cashiers' registers had correct amounts after each shift.
  • Used Microsoft and other software on computers to complete tasks such as Word and Excel.

Cooker/Packer Stacker

Hillshire Brands
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Inspect and pack the product as it comes down the manufacturing line. I lift objects over twenty-five pounds on a pallet.
  • Used labeling machine to make labels for each package produced for shipping.
  • Inspected product under U.S.D.A certification.

Cashier/Customer Service

Taco Bell
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • Cashier and food preparation. Became service Champion at the company store. Provided efficient and effective customer service satisfaction.
  • Promoted to team trainer to train new crew members on food lines and registers.

Education

Associate in Applied Science -

Northwest-shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
05.2013

Advance diploma - undefined

Florence High School
Florence, AL
05.2010

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Continuous improvement
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Fanuc Operations and Programming

Accomplishments

  • Presented 8-step "Electrostatic Fault Reduction" problem analysis to the Toyota NAMC presidents and executives.
  • Invited to represent Mazda-Toyota and attend the "Autos Drive America" in Washington, DC.
  • Invited to contribute to a Paint Soar project at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI).

Certification

  • Fanuc Paint Tool Operations and Programming
  • Fanuc PaintPro (Automotive Assembly)

Timeline

Group Lead, Paint

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing, Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Team Leader, Paint

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing Inc.
05.2020 - 10.2023

Assembly Operator Trainer

North American Lighting
03.2016 - 05.2020

Cashier/Auditor

Walmart
08.2015 - 03.2016

Cooker/Packer Stacker

Hillshire Brands
02.2013 - 08.2015

Cashier/Customer Service

Taco Bell
02.2010 - 03.2013

Advance diploma - undefined

Florence High School

Associate in Applied Science -

Northwest-shoals Community College

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