Susan Foster
Mexico,MO
Summary
Dedicated Mold Technician with strong attention to detail and expertise in quality measurement. Proven ability to train employees and document standard operating procedures, ensuring optimal productivity and safety in the workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mold Technician
Hollister
Kirksville, Missouri
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Operated molding machines to produce high-quality components.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Documented production data for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the workspace area.
- Evaluated the quality of molded components using precision measuring instruments.
- Performed visual inspections of molds to detect any signs of damage or wear.
- Created CAD drawings for new molds based on customer specifications.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve problems related to tooling design or operation.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
- Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets.
- Completed manual and machine-assisted filling and packaging of orders.
- Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
Cookhouse Coordinator
Kraft Heinz
Kirksville, MT
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Coordinated cross-functional meetings to streamline communication and project alignment.
- Managed inventory tracking using ERP systems for efficient resource allocation.
- Assisted in developing training materials for onboarding new team members.
- Documented standard operating procedures for various departmental functions.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminalistics
Mo Western State College
St Joseph , MO 08.1994 - 08.1997
Milan C2
Milan, MOSkills
- Molding machinery operations
- Quality assurance measurement
- Visual inspections
- Production data documentation
- Cross-department communication
- Standard operating procedures
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Strong communication skills
- Accurate records
- Safety measures
- Precision measuring instruments
- Machine operation
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Multitasking
- Quality assurance
- Hazardous material handling
- Batch mixing
- Ingredient measurement
- Machine Cleaning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mold Technician
Hollister
11.2023 - 09.2025
Cookhouse Coordinator
Kraft Heinz
11.2017 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Criminalistics
Mo Western State College
08.1994 - 08.1997
Milan C2