Derek Daugherty
Watonga,OK
Summary
Results-driven industrial professional with experience spanning manufacturing, maintenance, continuous improvement, reliability, and oilfield operations. Progressed from Mill Mechanic to Mechanic III and currently serve as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator with USG. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified with DISC leadership training. Skilled in root cause analysis, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, process optimization, wellhead operations, customer relations, and safety leadership. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, improve operational performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
USG
03.2024 - Current
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.
- Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma projects across operations.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Completed DISC leadership training and earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and enhance efficiency.
- Analyzed process workflows to identify areas for improvement and streamline operations.
Driver
T&N Transport
04.2021 - Current
- Operate commercial vehicles while complying with FMCSA regulations.
- Maintain vehicle and trailer inspections, maintenance records, and electronic logs.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently to deliver goods on schedule.
Wellhead Operator
Sunbelt Oilfield Supply
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Installed and serviced wellheads, frac equipment, valves, chokes, and production equipment.
- Built, repaired, torqued, and tested wellheads and BOPs.
- Worked extensively with C-21 and C-22 equipment and multi-bowl systems.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through quality installations and service.
Corrosion Technician
Halliburton
01.2018 - 2020
- Managed corrosion inhibitor programs during drilling operations.
- Developed and maintained customer relationships.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
- Conducted inspections to identify corrosion issues in oilfield equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Colby Community College
2003
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Reliability Improvement
- Excel, Minitab, Office
- Value stream mapping
- Safety Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Team building and motivation
Key Achievments
- Reduced cost by 80%
Led a DMAIC project that delivered approximately $7,500 in monthly savings while maintaining operational standards.
- Reduced process delays from 21% to 7%
leveraging SOP, Critical 6 principles and Lean tools to identify inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and improve execution consistency
- Facilitated 40+ Lean events
including DMAIC, A3, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives across Mill, Reliability, Engineering, Packing, and Quality departments.
- Implemented
visual management systems, including ANDON controls and reflection boards, to improve accountability and issue response.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- DISC Behavioral Training
- OSHA 10
- Journeyman Glazier
- CPR/First Aid
- Forklift and Lift Certifications
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
USG
03.2024 - Current
Driver
T&N Transport
04.2021 - Current
Corrosion Technician
Halliburton
01.2018 - 2020
Wellhead Operator
Sunbelt Oilfield Supply
01.2012 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Colby Community College