Derrick Wiley

About Derrick Wiley

An organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious manufacturing and production professional with over 8 years of proven experience and a strong results-driven focus. Skilled at prioritizing and strategizing to manage multiple tasks calmly under pressure, I bring deep expertise in manufacturing operations, machine operation and maintenance, and quality control processes. Resourceful and innovative, I consistently deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. I have a proven record of meeting and exceeding operational goals, standards, and targets. Approachable and well-presented, I excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Experience

1. Interim Manager (Coach) Merck Biotech Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

   Merck

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Led an 18‑person cross‑functional team in a cGMP biotech manufacturing environment, providing interim leadership across multiple upstream processing and purification projects. I coached and developed staff, delivering onboarding and industry training that helped eight individuals advance into leadership roles. I drove operational improvements — reducing equipment changeover time from 60 to 36 minutes (40% reduction) through SMED implementation and targeted operator training, and improving OEE from 72% to 80%(+8 percentage points) via cross‑functional process improvements and tighter process controls. I led root‑cause analyses and CAPAs to address deviations, implemented 5S and visual management to reduce waste, and used SAP and BI tools for production planning, material scheduling, and KPI tracking to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.Resume (concise, bullet points for role entry) Interim Manager (Coach) — MerckLed 18‑person cross‑functional team in cGMP biotech manufacturing (upstream processing, cell culture, purification).Reduced equipment changeover time from 60 to 36 minutes (40% reduction) through SMED and operator training.Improved OEE from 72% to 80%(+8 percentage points) via cross‑functional process improvements and tightened controls.Coached and trained 8 associates who advanced into leadership roles; managed onboarding, development plans, and performance reviews.Directed production planning, material scheduling, and resource allocation using SAP and BI tools.Led root‑cause investigations and implemented CAPAs to improve first‑pass quality and operational compliance.Implemented 5S and visual management to streamline workflows and increase productivity.

Education

• East Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2002 — 2004

• Moberly Area Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2000 — 2002