Derrick Griffin

Derrick Griffin has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Beginning in 2014, they worked at DePuy Synthes Companies as a Maximo Planner Lead, where they deployed and managed the Maximo maintenance system and trained maintenance technicians. In addition, they served as a Manufacturing Trainer/Assistant Supervisor/Lean Leader, leading and coaching a team of operators and implementing project management and lean tools.

In 2018, Derrick joined EVRAZ North America as a Lean Leader and later transitioned to a role as a Manufacturing Supervisor. Derrick brought their expertise in lean principles to improve manufacturing processes and supervised the production team.

In 2020, Derrick became a Lean Manager at Apex International Mfg, Inc. Derrick built and led a high-performing team of Lean Deployment Leaders, implementing lean principles throughout the facility and developing the Apex Business System.

Currently, Derrick works at Redzone as an Operational Excellence Coach, utilizing their deep domain knowledge in the Food & Beverage sector. Derrick is responsible for the full life cycle of Redzone deployments, providing training, coaching, and facilitating Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and deliver bottom line savings.

Throughout their career, Derrick has consistently demonstrated their ability to lead teams, implement lean principles, and drive process improvements in various organizations.

Derrick Griffin earned a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General from Southern New Hampshire University. Derrick attended the university from 2017 to 2022. In addition to their degree, Derrick obtained two certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the Manufacturers Alliance in May 2022, and Lean Practitioner Certification from the same institution in January 2022.