Derek Cranfill
Boonville,NC
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with 6 years of production assistant experience and 16 years immersed in the company's brand, culture, and propane industry. Seeking to leverage operational insight, problem-solving skills, and hands-on company experience to transition into the plant manager role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Blue Rhino
02.2019 - Current
- Assists the plant manager along with production supervisors with daily job functions.
- Ensures accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry, database management, and file retention.
- Coordinates supply inventory management by proactively ordering necessary items before depletion, to avoid workflow disruptions without overstocking.
- Manages inventory tracking, cylinder documentation, production metrics, and schedule updates to maintain uninterrupted plant operations, while identifying needs for flexing up and down with demand changes.
- Assists in onboarding new employees by providing training to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Supports safety and compliance efforts by preparing and updating documentation for company PSM, DOT, OSHA, training records, and regulatory audits.
- Assists with incident reporting, maintenance logs, and operational planning.
- Acts as liaison between plant personnel, drivers, technicians, and management to resolve operational issues quickly.
- Collaborates on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Production Lead
Blue Rhino
10.2011 - 02.2019
- Oversight of cage repair and refurbishment processes that restored dirty, damaged, and problematic cages.
- Improved inventory management that significantly decreased scrap and the need for new purchases by optimizing and utilizing existing inventory.
- Managed a team of production employees, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new production staff on safe, efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Assisted and trained others in welding processes to support fabrication and assembly tasks.
- Conducted regular quality checks on finished products, ensuring they met company standards and customer expectations.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently.
- Maintained safe and orderly work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Managed and conducted inventories of supplies and finished goods
Hydro Tester
Blue Rhino
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Certified and trained in Department of Transportation regulations to conduct hydrostatic tests and requalify high-pressure cylinders for Blue Rhino operations.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Trained other employees in inspections and testing procedures.
- Monitored product quality in all stages of production.
- Filled and packaged C02 canisters to fulfill order shipments to Lowes Home Improvement
Material Handler
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by obtaining certifications and licenses for merchandise transport equipment in distribution operations.
- Executed timely transportation of a wide range of products from receiving docks to designated store bays, maintaining high productivity standards to support operational efficiency.
- Executed proper loading procedures to ensure safe handling of objects exceeding seventy pounds.
Produce Associate
Food Lion Inc.
06.2002 - 11.2007
- Implemented company standards and principles to guide daily decision-making processes.
- Executed timely electronic orders for weekly shipments, prioritizing shrink reduction and customer demand fulfillment.
- Oversight of inventory management to ensure product freshness and enhance customer appeal.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives across multiple departments, including meat, dairy, frozen, grocery, and front-end operations.
Education
Certification - Information System Technologies
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC05.2005
Certification - Networking
Surry Community College
Yadkinville, NC05.2004
Diploma - General Education
Starmount High School
Boonville, NC05.2004
Skills
- Manufacturing operations
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Lean Principles
- Data entry
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Safety Compliance
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Administrative support
Timeline
Production Assistant
Blue Rhino
02.2019 - Current
Production Lead
Blue Rhino
10.2011 - 02.2019
Hydro Tester
Blue Rhino
03.2009 - 10.2011
Material Handler
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2007 - 05.2008
Produce Associate
Food Lion Inc.
06.2002 - 11.2007
Diploma - General Education
Starmount High School
Certification - Information System Technologies
Forsyth Technical Community College
Certification - Networking
Surry Community College