MICHAEL BASS
Clinton,NC
Summary
Exceptionally driven professional with extensive experience in quality assurance, production oversight, and process optimization. Proven track record in identifying operational flaws and implementing logic-based solutions to ensure consistent product standards. Expert in monitoring complex workflows and following detailed technical specifications with absolute precision. Seeking to apply analytical reasoning and a QA-focused mindset to evaluate and enhance the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) within a remote, asynchronous research environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Butterball, LLC
Clinton, NC
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Evaluated complex product specifications and implemented compliance measures to meet rigorous safety and quality standards.
- Audited and drafted standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline large-scale production operations and minimize logical errors.
- Managed and resolved technical discrepancies by analyzing data trends and recommending process enhancements.
- Maintained detailed inventory tracking and reporting systems, ensuring 100% data integrity for vendor and material coordination.
Production Floor Supervisor
Smithfield Foods
Clinton, NC
01.2006 - 10.2013
- Monitored high-volume production processes, ensuring strict compliance with efficiency metrics and quality benchmarks.
- Led daily production meetings to synchronize team objectives and resolve immediate operational challenges through critical problem-solving.
- Troubleshot commercial-grade machinery effectively to minimize downtime and maintain a continuous, logical production flow.
- Developed and refined precise production sequences to ensure consistency across multiple departments.
Logistics & Inventory Specialist
Sampson Distribution Center
Clinton, NC
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored inventory levels across large-scale storage areas and performed regular audits to report and adjust discrepancies.
- Executed final quality checks on all incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure product standards were maintained.
- Operated specialized transport equipment in high-density environments, requiring constant attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Lead Production Baker
Carolina Crust Bakery
Fayetteville, NC
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed daily production schedules based on complex sales forecasts and custom orders.
- Ensured all preparations were made according to exact technical ratios, maintaining quality under tight delivery deadlines.
- Applied sensory evaluation skills to verify product consistency and identify subtle deviations from quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - General Education requirements, industrial systems, technical logic
Sampson Community College
05.2005
Skills
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Production scheduling
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- SOP drafting and auditing
- Technical documentation
Certification
- Forklift / Scissor Lift / Man Lift Certified
- Certified Sensory Taster
- OSHA 8hr Certification / CPR Certified
- First Responder / FEMA Disaster Relief Training
Personal Information
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD
Timeline
Lead Production Baker
Carolina Crust Bakery
04.2025 - 10.2025
Logistics & Inventory Specialist
Sampson Distribution Center
03.2024 - 11.2024
Quality Assurance Lead
Butterball, LLC
10.2013 - 01.2016
Production Floor Supervisor
Smithfield Foods
01.2006 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - General Education requirements, industrial systems, technical logic
Sampson Community College