Derek Blackwood
Stilwell,OK
Summary
Leadership, Engineering, and Management Experience f
Engineering professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skills include systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Process Engineer
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Process improvements- increase productivity by 20%
- Defect reduction – reduce defects by 50%
- Design process flow mapping, Sequence of Operations, Troubleshooting Guides
- Demonstrate problem solving and root cause analysis methods using cause and effect, “5 Why”, YX diagrams, business cases, brainstorming
- Write and sustain SOPs, PFEMA, WI, JHEA
Interim - MicroV and Bandless Operations Manager
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Rebuild and restructure leadership teams
- Reduce turnover rate by 15%
- Change direction in scope within department to increase throughput by 20%
- Restructure training programs and change in culture
Supervisor
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Initiated and launched Leadership Development Program
- Supervised and balanced 144 operators based on workload predictions
- Supervised and modified Micro V ICM launch improving process by 60%
- Implement work instructions, process control, and procedures
- Improve and implement productivity and quality saving processes
- Maintain 5S, deadlines, defects, and productivity goals with positive reflection
CI Tech
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Recommend Operational Improvements based on tracking and analysis
- Keep track of run at rates and capacity studies introducing more new product
- Use four step problem solving to work through problems
- Identify process inefficiencies through gap analysis
- Practice LEAN manufacturing, 14 Principles of Toyota, and 5S
Belt Lab Tech
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Coordinate Plant Wide Calibrations
- Write and review Process Control Plans and Standardized Work Procedures
- Construct GR&R studies for instruments used to measure products
- Internal Auditor - ISO and TS standards
- Develop programs and test standards on Instron, Rheometer, and Mooney
Education
Bachelor degree - Business Administration Management
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR01.2017
Major - Math
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Quick Learner
- Effective Trainer
- Deadline Oriented
- Process Improvement
- Effective Leader
- Staff Training/Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Efficient Multi-Tasker
Timeline
Sr. Process Engineer
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
Interim - MicroV and Bandless Operations Manager
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
Supervisor
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
CI Tech
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
Belt Lab Tech
Gates Rubber Co.
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor degree - Business Administration Management
John Brown University
Major - Math
Northeastern State University
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