Stephen MacDonald
Georgetown,MA
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and unwavering punctuality, leveraging organizational abilities and collaborative approach to enhance operational processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Intern 2024
UFP Technologies
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted weekly 5S audits on production floor work cells, driving continuous improvement in organization and cleanliness
- Participated in value stream mapping exercises to analyze and identify opportunities for process improvements
- Implemented changes that reduced production cycle times and improved throughput
- Trained employees on 5S principles and value stream mapping to foster a culture of operational excellence
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate lean manufacturing principles, eliminating waste and enhancing operational efficiency
- Introduced visual management tools and standardized work procedures, improving team communication and process transparency
- Collaborated with production teams to educate staff on lean principles, ensuring adoption across all shifts
- Organized setup reduction practices, reducing downtime between production processes and increasing value added time
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2023
UFP Technologies
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze existing floor layouts and identify areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented revised floor plans, optimizing workflow and minimizing production bottlenecks
- Utilized CAD software to create detailed layout plans, ensuring alignment with safety regulations and ergonomic principles
- Actively participated in production meetings, offering valuable insights for process enhancements that boosted productivity
Field Crew Intern
Williams and Sparages Civil Engineering
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Practical field experience working as a member of a survey team
- Train on and operate theodolite and GPS
- Calculate elevations and relay information to crew chiefs
- Update boundary lines and prepare sites for construction to prevent legal disputes
- Measure land features, such as depth and shape, based on reference points
Education
Master's Degree in Management -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Operations and Industrial Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2024
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Distribution Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Operations Intern 2024
UFP Technologies
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2023
UFP Technologies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Field Crew Intern
Williams and Sparages Civil Engineering
05.2021 - 08.2022
Master's Degree in Management -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Operations and Industrial Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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