Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
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Blair Young

Kehena,HI

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager with 10+ years of tenure at a prominent private company, focusing on soilless media manufacturing. Skillful in supervising all site operations and reporting to the CEO, Vice Presidents, and Human Resources. Achieved a track record of delivering 8.6 million lbs./month of soilless media across multiple dimensions. Demonstrated consistent excellence in safety, operational efficiencies, product quality, customer service, and profitability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

HIFREEX LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.

Plant Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture Processing Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2023
  • Manage and oversee the work of all site personnel
  • Compost raw materials to OMRI certifications, and maintain their availability
  • Provide support to the Central Safety Committee, to establish policies and procedures
  • Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance, surpassing OSHA standards
  • Manage employee relations
  • Responsible for staffing, training, promotions, and disciplinary actions
  • Negotiate contracts of raw materials, equipment, and assets
  • Establish budgets, and maintain profitability through safety, quality, and efficiencies
  • Maintain stock variances of
  • Drive continuous improvements and best practices throughout the organization
  • Mentor, coach, and train all employees
  • Collaborate effectively with Sales, and Grower Specialists to produce top selling items
  • Increase efficiencies through LEAN manufacturing methodologies
  • Investigate customer claims & complaints
  • Ensure compliance of all Federal, State and Local laws
  • Establish Safe Operating Procedures for equipment, and machinery
  • Data troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient in Navision 2013, Microsoft Office, Excel, & Powerpoint Presentations

Production Coordinator/Quality Assurance/Equipment Operator/Maintenance

Sun Gro Processing Inc.
03.1999 - 06.2010
  • Explore resources through geological surveys, and government officials
  • Establish inventory volumetrics
  • Train local Fire Department of site hazards, and fire fighting techniques
  • Disassembled, and reassembled equipment during site transitions
  • Maintain critical parts, and all raw material inventories
  • Provide hands-on leadership through transitions and procedural improvements
  • Implement TPM for equipment, to reduce down time
  • Establish and perform audits, while maintaining quality scores >90%
  • Effectively operate all site equipment, and provide training
  • Installed computer, and communication systems
  • Collect data and establish goals for team members through scientific evaluations
  • Improve customer satisfaction, through open communication, and reduced delivery times

Construction

Remkes Building & Remodelling
06.1997 - 01.2001
  • Constructed and remodelled residential and commercial buildings
  • Specialized in concrete applications
  • Surveyed, comprehend, and developed building plans
  • Provided guidance and training to employees
  • Interacted with inspectors to ensure regulations were upheld

Contractor

Young Enterprises
11.1996 - 01.2001
  • Constructed and remodelled homes

Millwright Apprentice

Lower Mainland Steel/Columbia Concrete
11.1995 - 11.1996
  • Operated A frame, and mobile cranes
  • Repaired/refurbished equipment, and machinery

Roofer

D.H.C. Enterprises
03.1995 - 09.1996
  • Installed sheet metal roofs and lightning rods on commercial and residential buildings

Roofer/Foam Sprayer Assistant

Arizona Foam & Spray
03.1995 - 09.1996
  • Installed spray foam roofing systems, and renovations
  • Trained in chemical warfare protection, and the detection thereof

Education

Compost Facility Operator Training -

Washington Organic Recycling Council, WSU Extension
Edmonds, WA
10.2009

Electronics Engineering -

New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB
06.1993

Academics -

Petitcodiac Regional High School
Petitcodiac, NB
06.1992

Skills

  • Effective decision making
  • Operational excellence
  • Customer focus
  • Strategic visioning

Accomplishments

  • Increased profit margins from 9% to 45% during my tenure, by increasing efficiencies in all departments.

Community Service

  • President's Citizen Corps, 01/01/02, Member of the President's Citizen Corps.
  • Community Emergency Response Team, 01/01/02, Member of Community Emergency Response Team. Trained by The Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Timeline

CEO

HIFREEX LLC
08.2023 - Current

Plant Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture Processing Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2023

Production Coordinator/Quality Assurance/Equipment Operator/Maintenance

Sun Gro Processing Inc.
03.1999 - 06.2010

Construction

Remkes Building & Remodelling
06.1997 - 01.2001

Contractor

Young Enterprises
11.1996 - 01.2001

Millwright Apprentice

Lower Mainland Steel/Columbia Concrete
11.1995 - 11.1996

Roofer

D.H.C. Enterprises
03.1995 - 09.1996

Roofer/Foam Sprayer Assistant

Arizona Foam & Spray
03.1995 - 09.1996

Electronics Engineering -

New Brunswick Community College

Academics -

Petitcodiac Regional High School

Compost Facility Operator Training -

Washington Organic Recycling Council, WSU Extension

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