Name: Ashley Newhart
Company: Parker Trutec, Inc.
Position: Operations Manager
Commercial Heat Treater
Years in Industry: 11

Ashley Newhart’s career at Parker Trutec is defined by continuous growth. Over the course of 11 years, she has advanced through six increasingly responsible positions, building expertise across production, scheduling, engineering support, environmental health and safety, and operations before assuming her current leadership role.

That broad experience gives Ashley a unique perspective on manufacturing operations. Rather than viewing departments independently, she understands how production, engineering, quality, safety, and personnel all work together to achieve organizational goals. As operations manager, she now leads daily manufacturing activities, oversees production performance and staffing, and champions continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen both efficiency and collaboration.

Her career history highlights not only measurable operational accomplishments but also her ability to bring people together. Ashley is recognized for leading cross-functional teams, encouraging collaboration, and helping others develop professionally while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.

Ashley also remains committed to her own growth. A graduate of the Metal Treating Institute’s YES program, she continues to invest in developing the leadership skills that have fueled her steady progression throughout her career. That willingness to keep learning while helping others succeed has established her as one of Parker Trutec’s emerging leaders.

Nominated by: Parker Trutec, Inc.