Mike DeYoung
Oregon City
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
PDX Aromatics
Portland
09.2019 - 06.2026
- Developed quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting detailed product audits, identifying quality issues and ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Conducted risk assessments and validation activities to mitigate potential quality and compliance risks.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve manufacturing margins and reduce costs.
- Led training sessions for staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians, and other staff.
- Monitored production activities for conformance to established quality requirements.
- Managed documentation of quality inspection reports and corrective actions taken.
- Oversaw the calibration of testing equipment to maintain accurate measurements.
- Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming materials or products in order to determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Created reports detailing results from inspections, tests, investigations that were used by senior management for decision-making purposes.
- Reviewed current standards and policies.
- Monitored product trends and suggested changes.
- Fostered a culture of quality across the organization by promoting awareness and understanding of quality standards and their importance.
- Directed the preparation and execution of internal and external audits, achieving compliance with ISO standards and other regulatory bodies.
- Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
Sanitation Lead
PDX Aromatics
Portland
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Trained and supervised team members on effective cleaning procedures and best practices.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated sanitation staff performance.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and address sanitation issues promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to identify potential health or safety hazards.
- Collaborated with management to improve sanitation processes and efficiency.
- Operated cleaning equipment and maintained supplies for daily sanitation tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders when stock was low.
- Ordered cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
Production Associate
PDX Aromatics
Portland
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling raw materials and equipment.
- Assisted in packaging finished products for distribution and retail display.
- Conducted quality checks on products to ensure consistency and standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes daily.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used in the production process.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packing them for shipment.
- Organized project components according to workflow.
- Reviewed job specifications to ensure accurate machine setup. to properly set up machines.
- Repaired defective parts or components using hand tools or power tools.
- Communicated with other departments to coordinate activities related to product delivery.
- Stocked shelves with necessary materials needed for production operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milwaukie High School
Milwaukie Oregon06-2006
Skills
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Quality management
- Quality control
- Compliance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Process standardization
- Data analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Training development
- Daily cycle counting
- Inventory management
- Lean principles
- Workflow coordination
- Problem resolution
- Floor space maximization
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Quality documentation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Food Handlers Card
- Valid Drivers License
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
PDX Aromatics
09.2019 - 06.2026
Sanitation Lead
PDX Aromatics
06.2018 - 09.2019
Production Associate
PDX Aromatics
11.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Milwaukie High School