Derek Griffin
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead A Chemical Operator
Bayer CropScience Ltd
01.2004 - Current
- Operated DCS in manufacturing of many different herbicide/fungicide active ingredients.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
- Operated chemical processing equipment, including centrifuges, evaporators and reactors.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
Fermentaion Operator
Ajinomoto Heartland
11.2001 - 12.2003
- Monitored systems of growth/life cycle of microorganisms that produced amino acid Lysine.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
Education
No Degree - Fire Fighting
TEEX Fire Training
College Station, TX2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1994
Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Process Safety Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Chemical Reactions and Processes
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Corrective Action Implementation
Accomplishments
- Lead A operator for more than 10 years.
- Collaborated with team of 20+ in the development of Prothioconazol.
- Collaborated with team of 20+ in the development of Fluopyram.
- Lead operator on Fluopyram, Prothioconazol 1-5, Prothioconazol 6-7, Flufenacet.
- 10 years on Bayer fire brigade. 5 years D-shift brigade Captain.
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certified
Timeline
Lead A Chemical Operator
Bayer CropScience Ltd
01.2004 - Current
Fermentaion Operator
Ajinomoto Heartland
11.2001 - 12.2003
No Degree - Fire Fighting
TEEX Fire Training
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa