Tricella Boatman
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven Injection Mold Operator at Berry Global with a strong focus on quality control and safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective troubleshooting and machinery management. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring new operators, ensuring a skilled workforce committed to operational excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Injection Mold Operator
Berry Global
- Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
- Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and Type equipment.
- Maintained safety while using ultrasonic welding tools, heavyweight scales and forklifts
- Ensured high-quality output by inspecting molded parts for defects and making necessary adjustments.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and adjusting injection molding machines.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and protocols when operating machinery, promoting a safe working environment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing workstations in a clean and efficient manner.
- Maintained accurate records of machine settings, process parameters, and part specifications, ensuring consistent production quality.
- Enhanced communication between shifts by providing clear, concise hand-offs to incoming operators, ensuring seamless transitions in production.
- Assisted with the training of new Injection Mold Operators, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Troubleshot molding issues such as short shots, flashing, or warping; implementing corrective actions to maintain product quality standards.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
Inventory Control Technician
Dulce Addiction
Indianapolis, IN
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Assisted in the development of inventory control policies and procedures for consistent operations across the organization.
- Increased order fulfillment rates by closely monitoring stock availability and expediting restocking processes when needed.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols throughout daily tasks.
- Partnered with procurement department to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding shortages or excesses in inventory supply.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
Interim Supervisor, Senior Lead Production Quality
Gilchrist & Soames
Plainfield, IN
04.2006 - 05.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
Bowen High School
8710 East 87th Street06.1986
Skills
- Organizational growth
- Casting mold setup
- Pallet jack operation
- Quality control management
- Safety protocols adherence
- Quality assurance
- Machinery inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment management
- Machine operation proficiency
- GMP regulations
- Press operation
- Training and mentoring capabilities
- Machinery start-up
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Inventory Control Technician
Dulce Addiction
06.2024 - 11.2024
Interim Supervisor, Senior Lead Production Quality
Gilchrist & Soames
04.2006 - 05.2024
Injection Mold Operator
Berry Global
Bowen High School