Derek Taylor
About Derek Taylor
Derek Taylor is the Focus Factory Manager at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in production coordination and management, with previous experience at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC and Oshkosh Corporation.
Work at Plexus
Derek Taylor currently serves as the Focus Factory Manager at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2021. He previously worked as a Focus Factory Manager at Plexus from 2020 to 2021 for 10 months. Additionally, he served as a Supervisor Focus Factory for a brief period of 4 months in 2020. His roles at Plexus have involved overseeing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the facility located in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Previous Experience at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
Derek Taylor has extensive experience at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, where he worked in various capacities from 2015 to 2020. He started as a Finishing Coordinator for 8 months in 2015, followed by a role as Production Coordinator from 2016 to 2019 for 3 years. He then transitioned to the position of Associate Area Leader for 1 year until 2020. His time at Alliance Laundry Systems contributed to his development in production management and coordination.
Career at Oshkosh Corporation
Before his tenure at Alliance Laundry Systems, Derek Taylor worked at Oshkosh Corporation as a Welder/General Assembler from 2005 to 2014 for 9 years. This role provided him with foundational skills in manufacturing and assembly processes, which have been beneficial in his subsequent positions within the industry.
Education and Expertise
Derek Taylor studied at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Organizational Administration. His educational background supports his expertise in management and operational oversight within manufacturing environments. He also attended Waukesha South for his earlier education.