Derek McLaughlin
Sheboygan,Wisconsin
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in quality assurance and safety compliance. Skilled in conducting safety inspections, training personnel, and maintaining high standards of operational excellence and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Sheboygan Falls, WI
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Supervised security staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.
- Performed comprehensive safety inspections aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Compiled and maintained detailed security reports, facilitating management's review and strategic planning.
- Analyzed surveillance feeds for unusual behavior, enabling immediate intervention and maintaining security protocols.
- Conducted regular safety inspections, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective measures.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on policies and operational standards.
Formulation and Blending
Johnsonville
Sheboygan Falls, WI
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated mixing machinery to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with production team to optimize mixing processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mixing equipment, ensuring operational reliability and safety compliance.
- Analyzed mix consistency and made adjustments based on feedback, ensuring product standards were met consistently.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
Robotics Enameler
Kohler Company
Sheboygan Falls, WI
04.2014 - 09.2019
- Monitored coating processes, adjusting parameters to enhance product consistency and reduce defects.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, collaborating with maintenance teams for timely resolutions.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased production efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Trained others on operation and setup of powder coat operations.
- Implemented quality control measures that led to a noticeable decrease in defects and rework incidents.
Education
No Degree - Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, WINo Degree - Environmental Biology
University of Wisconsin, Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WISkills
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Security personnel training
- Machinery operation
- Assembly and production
- Pallet jack operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality assurance controls
Accomplishments
Collaborated with Kohler engineering team during implementation of robotics enameling systems, providing feedback on humidity, enamel powder levels, and manual processes, contributing to a 5x increase in sink production efficiency.
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2024 - 01.2026
Formulation and Blending
Johnsonville
01.2022 - 02.2024
Robotics Enameler
Kohler Company
04.2014 - 09.2019
No Degree - Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
No Degree - Environmental Biology
University of Wisconsin, Sheboygan