Noah Martin
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Professional with deep expertise in flour milling operations, ready to bring value through precision and efficiency. Known for strong technical skills in machine operation, quality control, and safety protocols. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals, adaptable to evolving demands. Recognized for attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Miller II
Ardent Mills
Ayer, MA
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions for employees.
- Trained new staff on milling procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Closely monitored energy consumption during milling processes, implementing energy-saving measures that reduced overall operational costs.
- Developed capital investment projects with the technical milling and Continuous Improvement Departments
- Led the installation of milling equipment
- Increased efficiency of a mill unit by eight percent
Head Miller
Ardent Mills
Port Allen, LA
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Responsible for the safety of team members and improved the facility’s safety culture
- Collaborated with engineering and technical milling to develop capital projects, managed the installation and budget of projects
- Supervised the utility crew, managed housekeeping and the infestation controls of the facility
- As maintenance supervisor, planned/scheduled work and projects, maintained appropriate MRO inventory, and improved overall the condition of the plant and its operations
- As supervisor of the mill, managed daily production, created and installed an OEE improvement plan, maintained proper operation of equipment and ensured quality of products
Assistant Head Miller
Ardent Mills
Commerce City, CO
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured the mills were properly maintained with the coordination of the maintenance team
- Trained new team members in the mill’s operations while teaching the value of safety and how best to practice it
- Volunteered to assist at another mill and gained further shift milling experience
- Gained valuable knowledge on troubleshooting more advanced equipment at a highly automated facility
- Worked with the quality and production departments to determine root causes to issues and created/implemented corrective actions
LDP Milling Operations
Ardent Mills
Albany, NY
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Obtained supervising experience by leading mill operations crews daily
- Responsible for achieving daily production goals and ensuring safety of team members
- Effectively lead contractor crews through several major multiple week equipment installation jobs
- Planned, scheduled, and led several improvement projects within the mill which resulted in increases of flour and germ production
- Cross trained through several departments including bulk, maintenance, quality, and pack
- Operated as third shift supervisor for several months to trained and mentor new team members in both mill and bulk departments
Mill Operations Intern
Ardent Mills
Albany, NY
05.2018 - 08.2018
- First experience in automated flour mill
- Gained first departmental supervising experience. Learned how to plan and manage production
- Developed strong shift milling knowledge
- Worked with maintenance to gain knowledge on mill equipment repairs
- Created and implemented standard operating procedures for mill and maintenance departments
- Used AutoCAD to develop flow sheets, sifter layouts, and outlet diagrams for mill assessment compliance
Mill Operations Intern
Ardent Mills
Chattanooga, TN
05.2017 - 08.2017
- First commercial flour milling experience
- Majority of the internship was spent as a shift miller
- Assisted with install and calibration of wheat tempering equipment
- Learned how to work safely in a fast-paced environment
- Documented sifter stacks and created sifter flow sheets
- Performed 5S and pristine projects
- Collected asset data across eastern region for GuideTI
Mill Intern
Bunge Milling
Danville, IL
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated within the largest dry corn mill in North America as a shift miller
- Learned how meet quality standards and problem solve for production issues
- Assisted with install and calibration of flour moisture addition systems
Elevator Operations Intern
Bartlett Grain
Kansas City, MO
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Operated equipment, received and loaded trucks, managed bins inventory/movements at small country elevator
- After wheat harvest, was transferred to large grain terminal to assist with receiving and shipping shuttle trains
- Gained experience working with the rail yard and assisted the terminal manager with production and bin management
- Loaded 220 rail cars in 12 hours without taking on demurrage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Milling Science and Management
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- AutoCAD
- Interstates Control System
- YMS Control System
- PCQUI qualified
- Trained to operate mobile equipment
Timeline
Head Miller II
Ardent Mills
05.2023 - 04.2026
Head Miller
Ardent Mills
12.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Head Miller
Ardent Mills
01.2021 - 12.2021
LDP Milling Operations
Ardent Mills
05.2019 - 12.2020
Mill Operations Intern
Ardent Mills
05.2018 - 08.2018
Mill Operations Intern
Ardent Mills
05.2017 - 08.2017
Mill Intern
Bunge Milling
05.2016 - 08.2016
Elevator Operations Intern
Bartlett Grain
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Milling Science and Management
Kansas State University