Derek Ashba
Newbury
Summary
Dynamic production professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to meet demanding production goals at Etna Products. Skilled in equipment operation and safety management, consistently achieving targets while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Recognized for effective teamwork and training new employees to enhance productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Etna Products
Chagrin Falls, OH
05.2017 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
Manager
Market Xpress
Parkman Oh
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Unit
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Maintained all qualification’s needed to continue the job.
- Filled a role of Deck Supervisor which includes being in charge of a crew and multiple jobs.
Education
Radiology
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHBerkshire High School
Burton Ohio 06.2010
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- Shipment preparation
- Product packaging
- Machine operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product packing
- Materials handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazardous material handling
- Shipping coordination
- Packing and shipping
- Forklift certification
- Deadline compliance
- Cross-training
- Label application
- Batch production
- Positive attitude
- Good communication
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and coordination
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and dependable
- Production operations
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Production Worker
Etna Products
05.2017 - Current
Manager
Market Xpress
07.2015 - 05.2017
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Unit
09.2011 - 05.2015
Radiology
Lakeland Community College
Berkshire High School