Ronald Little
Lawrenceburg,Kentucky
Summary
Forward-thinking Engineering Intern pursuing an engineering degree in lean manufacturing systems. Experience in programming, maintaining equipment, and fluid power and pneumatics. Looking to take on new challenges and increase my knowledge of new and advanced technology with an exciting organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Management Development Division Co-Op
TOYOTA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained team members on new hotel services and products to support promotional efforts.
- Assist in analyzing and improving current business processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Help develop and implement process improvement initiatives and best practices.
- Support the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress.
- Support and participate in changeover Kaizen events to identify and implement improvements in equipment setup times and processes, aiming to reduce changeover time and increase production efficiency.
- Worked on a Kaizen event that focused on developing and refining standardized work processes to improve consistency, reduce variation, and enhance efficiency across operations.
- Analyze and reduce machine cycle times by identifying inefficiencies, proposing improvements, and implementing solutions to enhance overall production speed and equipment utilization.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to managers, effectively communicating process improvements, data-driven results, and the impact of continuous improvement initiatives, building trust and fostering collaboration to gain support for future projects.
Maintenance Technician
Washington Penn Plastic Company
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
Education
LST Lean Systems - Lean Systems Manufacturing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2026
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Highschool
Lawrenceburg, KY05.2022
Skills
- Problem -Solving Ability
- Safety Awareness
- Microsoft Office, Teams
- Programming
- Fluid Power & Pneumatics
- Basic Electricity (AC & DC Circuits)
- Motor Controls
- Basic Machining
- Mechanical Drives
- PLC & VFD (Allen Bradley)
- Lean Systems Manufacturing
- Microcontrollers
- Cost reduction
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Personnel development
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
- Dean's List (Fall 2022)
- Dean's List (Spring 2023)
Timeline
Operations Management Development Division Co-Op
TOYOTA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Maintenance Technician
Washington Penn Plastic Company
07.2022 - 05.2024
LST Lean Systems - Lean Systems Manufacturing
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Highschool
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