Jason Little

Experience

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  Caterpillar, Inc

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Industrial Engineer/Data Analyst

  •Examined a wide variety of engine parts using the Data Analysis Toolkit (DATK) software. Proficiently utilized the software to improve engine part quality. Compiled, edited, and debugged computer programs vital to DATK software execution.•Surveyed and altered the sand casting process to eradicate porosity in assorted engine molds.

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  Boeing Company

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Industrial Engineer-Intern

  •Specialized with the Lean Core Team to reduce lead times and waste in various Boeing and NASA processes. Instructed fellow employees in Lean Academies to ensure that all Boeing employees adapted to the Lean culture.•Developed a database that has been in use since 2007 to quantitatively display the time savings, revenue savings, and increased labor capacity of all lean projects at

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  General Motors Corporation

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Quality Engineer-Graduate Intern

  •Utilized GM RED-X statistical quality control methods to ensure that various vehicle aspects were within the customer satisfaction limits.•Performed audits on several workstations in order to improve the operator's performance and efficiency on the production line. Administered time and motion studies that provided the foundation for conveyor speed recalculation. •Generated a Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) database to help capture, monitor, and mitigate high risk process.•Corrected dimensions on front bracket mounts that would enable precise alignment of front fascias on Chevrolet and GMC heavy duty trucks. Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Industrial Engineer

  •Coordinated marketing launch of 2010 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Fusion, and 2010 Mercury Milan. Identified and eliminated defects in the Production Prove-Out phase in order for vehicles to be approved for the consumer.•Conducted a Design for Six Sigma Project to document all lessons learned in previous vehicle launches and implemented measures of preventive maintenance to ensure ideal quality for future vehicle models and programs. Project validation reduced supplier quality and design issues by 60% while reducing repairs between 0 and 3 months in service. •Executed quality control by monitoring assembly and manufacturing processes to identify defects and reduce the number of post-production modifications.•Instituted numerous updates to Ford Motor Company’s Automated Issues Management System by diagnosing the root cause for several body exterior and interior recurring issues. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  Operations Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

  •Operates with the Continuous Improvement core group to improve various tasks, processes, and manufacturing aspects and elements that will guarantee desires of the customers are met. Primarily serves as group lead for Marietta Production Operations which include Material Operations, Shop Floor Management, Fabrication, Tool Control and the Marietta Feeder Plants.•Optimize operational effectiveness using LM21 Operating Excellence techniques determine the root cause for specific issues, identify necessary corrective actions, and sustain previous accomplishments.•Performs activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, failure analysis, quality assurance, and reliabilityFacilitates Structured Improvement Activities composed of subject matter experts from cross-functional areas to gain insight on current process and drive improvement. •Manages projects while using Lean Six Sigma Skills to determine and develop the best approach to solutions. Leads projects as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt•Contributes to the completion and implementation of specific projects by managing action items assigned to different functional areas and ensuring that these actions are carried out. •Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Provides group expertise in Data Analysis, Quality Control, Process Stability, and Root Cause Analysis. Show less

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  A.T.Kearney

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Manufacturing Associate
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  A.T. Kearney

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Director
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  Roland Berger

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Principal Consultant
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  Genpact

  Jan 2021 - now

  Leads advisory, solutions, and engagement execution for the Make practice under Genpact's Supply Chain Service Line -Served as an Advisory Exec within Genpact's consumer goods industry vertical. -Supporting account orchestration, account development, and oversaw engagement delivery for several of Genpacts core domains including, but not limited to, Supply Chain Management, Finance and Accounting, Sales & Commercial, Analytics, and Digital-Led the Beverage Sector for North America's Data/Tech/AI consulting practice

  • VP & Partner, Manufacturing Solutions

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Partner, Transformation Services

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2023