Joseph Souriyavong
Fridley,MN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 18 years of experience in lean manufacturing, specializing in training candidates to perform multiple tasks with precision and efficiency. Proven expertise in maintaining cleanroom quality and control standards, ensuring adherence to the highest output requirements. Highly organized and dependable, adept at managing competing priorities while fostering a positive team environment. Committed to taking on additional responsibilities to support team objectives and contribute to overall company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Boxroom Operator
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
09.2025 - Current
- Oversaw machinery processes to ensure consistent and efficient production of cheese products.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Lube Service Technician
Carlson Toyota
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted routine oil changes and fluid checks to ensure vehicle performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, enhancing vehicle reliability and longevity.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on proper lubrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Diagnosed lubrication issues, providing effective solutions to improve service quality.
Cleanroom Lead Operator II
Precision Associates Inc.
01.2004 - 03.2022
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership in the production field.
- Ability to use microscopes and small hand tools.
- Observed equipment during operation for compliance with established parameters such as pressure, temperature or flow.
- Monitored hazardous waste procedures to promote proper application.
- Setup and operated small manufacturing equipment using hand tools and detailed instructions to meet daily production requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting for assemblies to maintain processing standards.
- Use of proper GDP to ensure messages are clearly understood.
- Maintained work area for cleanroom compliance and processing standards.
- Properly maintained cleanroom equipment in order to maximize productivity.
- Worked with co-workers to adjust to quick change environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
- Applied quality control skills to cured products for defects, assigned grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Able to adapt to orders by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Observed manufacturer instructions when operating rubber molding. Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Coached proper techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with inoperable skills.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Communicated processed instructions to other workers for compatible work consistency.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting production.
- Loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Mixed, measured chemicals and compounds by following detailed instructions and formulas.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Use strong fine motor skills to perform various tasks related to assembling products, especially those involving small parts or intricate components
- Maintain work area for operation and cleanliness
- Comply with all safety rules.
- Record and report production data.
- Analyze data and production reports
- Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pulaski High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2000
Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing, cleanroom and production environment
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to operate production machinery and tools effectively
- Familiarity with quality control processes and standards
- Work over-time as required
Timeline
Boxroom Operator
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Lube Service Technician
Carlson Toyota
04.2024 - 08.2025
Cleanroom Lead Operator II
Precision Associates Inc.
01.2004 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Pulaski High School