Zachary Noble
Alburg,VT
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned farm owner with a proven track record in agribusiness management and team building, honed at Dynapower. Expert in horticulture techniques and fostering teamwork, I excel in optimizing crop health and productivity, ensuring quality improvement, and mentoring staff to exceed targets. Passionate about sustainable farming and precision agriculture, I drive operations to new heights.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Owner
self employed farmer
Alburgh, Vermont
09.2022 - Current
- Managed farm staff, including hiring and training new employees.
- Conducted soil testing and analysis to determine optimal planting conditions.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to agronomic recommendations.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
Team Leader
Dynapower
South Burlington, VT
02.2003 - 03.2022
- Resolved conflicts between workers through effective communication strategies.
- Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
- Identified skills gaps among staff and developed plans for training accordingly.
- Developed operational processes and procedures to maximize productivity.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Provided technical guidance on the use of equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Placed orders for new parts and materials for operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Trained staff on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss challenges or opportunities in achieving targets.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Inspected products at various stages of production to ensure they meet quality requirements.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
Education
GTAW, Mig
Advanced Welding Institute
South Burlington, VT05-2006
GED -
South Burlington High School
South Burlington, VT07-2001
Skills
- Horticulture techniques
- Pest control
- Fertilizer application
- Agribusiness management
- Precision agriculture
- Crop management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mentoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team building
- Overseeing daily activities
- Onboarding and orientation
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical support
- Staff education and training
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Farm Owner
self employed farmer
09.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Dynapower
02.2003 - 03.2022
GTAW, Mig
Advanced Welding Institute
GED -
South Burlington High School
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