Derek Blessing
Carlisle,Pennsylvania
Summary
To obtain a position that will utilize my skills, abilities and experience to contribute to the company's success. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Skilled in planning operations, resolving conflicts and implementing proactive solutions for diverse manufacturing issues. Manages parts and materials, completes quality inspections and oversees safety. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated pharmaceutical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Excel in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Lead
Pfizer/GlaxoSmithKline
Carlisle, PA
11.2016 - 09.2021
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Cultivated productive and safe atmosphere while supervising team of 25 employees working with manufacturing equipment.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Manufacturing Technician
Pfizer/GlaxoSmithKline
Carlisle, PA
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
- Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
- Scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and inventory reports.
- Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
- Used precision test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions, and inspected parts for excessive wear and other conditions.
Production Operator
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Carlisle, PA
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures and effectively generated results.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
Education
Post-secondary -
Clarion University
Clarion, PAHigh School Diploma -
Carlisle Area High School
Carlisle, PASkills
- Priority management
- Training and mentoring
- Team Building
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Improvement initiatives
Timeline
Manufacturing Lead
Pfizer/GlaxoSmithKline
11.2016 - 09.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Pfizer/GlaxoSmithKline
03.2015 - 11.2016
Production Operator
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
06.2009 - 10.2014
Post-secondary -
Clarion University
High School Diploma -
Carlisle Area High School
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