Toni Smith
Bayer CropScience Ltd
Cove City,NC
14
years of professional experience
Adaptable quality-focused professional with experience in food safety, seed analysis, and inspection standards. Recognized for accurate documentation, root cause analysis, and training support. Committed to improving product quality, reducing waste, and maintaining safe, reliable operations.
Work History
Seed Technician
7 Years 2 Months- Operated seed processing equipment to clean, condition, and prepare soybean lots for quality control review.
- Conducted seed sampling, moisture checks, and germination testing to verify product quality and lot readiness.
- Monitored applied seed treatments according to specifications, maintaining accuracy and compliance with safety procedures.
- Monitored packaging and labeling steps to ensure correct lot identification and shipment accuracy.
- Coordinated with production and quality teams to resolve processing issues and maintain workflow consistency.
- Trained junior technicians on seed handling practices, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Streamlined seed processing procedures to reduce loss and increase efficiency in harvesting operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment used in seed processing facilities, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Created detailed reports summarizing results from field trials; shared insights with team members to inform future research efforts.
- Provided training to fellow technicians on proper handling, storage, and processing techniques for seeds.
- Documented production records, test results, and inventory movements to support traceability and audit readiness.
- Established strong relationships with growers by providing exceptional customer service and technical support during planting season.
- Optimized storage conditions for seeds, ensuring long-term viability and reducing spoilage.
- Enhanced overall seed quality with vigilant monitoring of growing conditions and plant health.
- Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance.
- Completed hands-on crop production work for large-scale commercial cultivation operations.
- Trained agricultural technicians and farm laborers in new techniques for optimized crop management.
- Examined soybean specimens to identify diseases, environmental impacts and harm from manmade chemicals.
- Measured, weighed and tracked ingredients used in laboratory.
Quality Assurance Inspector
3 Years 1 Month- Inspected meat products for quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
- Inspected meat products for quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
- Monitored sanitation conditions and corrected noncompliance findings promptly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Evaluated product samples for defects, contamination, and process deviations.
- Coordinated hold-and-release decisions for affected product lots.
- Trained production staff on food safety expectations and inspection standards.
- Audited equipment and metal detection checks to support product integrity.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
- Conducted training sessions for new Quality Assurance Inspectors, ensuring a consistent approach across the team.
- Upheld safety regulations within the workplace by consistently following guidelines during inspections.
- Removed imperfect products from the shipment line.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing product specifications and requirements.
- Maintained calibration records.
- Oversaw machine operation and assembly personnel for compliance and adequacy.
- Participated in internal audits to verify adherence to established quality management systems and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Seed analysis
Data management
Laboratory techniques
Field trials
Crop production
Disease identification
Field sampling
Crop rotation
Food safety compliance
Equipment operation
Equipment calibration
Data collection
Microsoft office
Communication skills
Reliability
Task prioritization
Multitasking
Adaptability and flexibility
Continuous improvement
Teamwork and collaboration
Interpersonal skills
Field mapping
Active listening
Seed safety protocols
Professionalism
Interpersonal relations
Seed quality assurance
Goal setting
Community outreach
Livestock management
Customer support
Crop rotation
Field sampling
Laboratory analysis
Accomplishments
Actively involved in onePSS (One Product Supply System) with a main focus in Visual Management, Implementation Task Force and Change Champions.
Contributed to several Community Outreach and volunteer opportunities.
Participated in the First Responders Team.
Involved in Kaizen and Fishbone events.
Supported DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership).
Timeline
Seed Technician
Bayer CropScience Ltd
01.2019 - 03.2026Read More
Quality Assurance Inspector
Indiana Packers
09.2012 - 10.2015Read More
Lenoir Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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