Torey Watlington
Williamsburg
Summary
Dedicated Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations Professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in production, quality control, and process improvement. Brings 4+ years of leadership experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, and Coordinator. Committed to following company regulations while delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. Proven ability to reduce downtime, lead teams, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 2 Operator / Backup Team Leader
Hormel Planters Peanuts
Suffolk, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Follow all company rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient production.
- Receive detailed shift pass-down from previous Level 2 operator to maintain production continuity.
- Conduct beginning-of-shift floor walk-throughs to assess operational readiness.
- Support operators in completing quality checks accurately and on time.
- Ensure cookers are up and running within company specifications.
- Contact maintenance when equipment issues arise to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve upset production conditions to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Relieve operators during breaks to ensure continuous production.
- Serve as acting Team Leader when leadership is absent.
- Conduct team meetings and communicate production goals and expectations.
- Review and sign off on required paperwork and production documentation.
- Enter detailed shift notes to ensure proper communication between shifts.
Machine Operator / Relief Supervisor
United States Gypsum (USG)
Norfolk, VA
10.2013 - 02.2020
- Operated six different production roles across the facility.
- Served as Relief Supervisor overseeing workflow and team coordination.
- Monitored quality standards to ensure compliance with company specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting operational issues to reduce downtime.
Offloader / Production Operator
Howmet (Alcoa)
Hampton, VA
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Read and interpreted production release documents.
- Cut molds using industrial saw equipment for next-stage processing.
- Ensured safe material handling and accurate workflow progression.
Machine Operator / Team Leader / Supervisor
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems
Reidsville, NC
05.1998 - 01.2007
- 15 years of injection molding machine operation on Glucos and Engel presses.
- Supervised and developed over 40 employees into a cohesive, goal-oriented team.
- Helped launch successful automotive production profiles for Ford, Chrysler, and BMW.
- Managed cold mold production using precision plastic pellet systems.
- Performed die changes during production transitions.
- Helped formulate and implement new process flows.
- Successfully implemented Black Belt improvement projects.
Education
High School -
George Washington High School
Danville, VA01.1995
Skills
- Manufacturing & Production Operations
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Quality Control & Compliance Testing
- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Black Belt Project Support
- 5S & 8D Root Cause Analysis
- Injection Molding Operations
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Forklift Certified
- Documentation & Shift Reporting
- Strong Communication & Problem-Solving
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Valid Driver's license
- Production work
- Machine setup
- Production procedures
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant safety
- Data entry
- Analytical thinking
- Issue resolution
- Manufacturing procedures
- Deadline adherence
- Loading and unloading
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse operations
- Staff management
- Facility maintenance
Certification
- 5S Workplace Organization
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- 8D Root Cause Analysis
- Departmental Training Certifications
- Forklift License
- 3 Years Industrial Painting Experience
Timeline
Level 2 Operator / Backup Team Leader
Hormel Planters Peanuts
05.2022 - Current
Machine Operator / Relief Supervisor
United States Gypsum (USG)
10.2013 - 02.2020
Offloader / Production Operator
Howmet (Alcoa)
06.2012 - 06.2013
Machine Operator / Team Leader / Supervisor
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems
05.1998 - 01.2007
High School -
George Washington High School