Michelle Brun
Kekaha
Summary
Dynamic Operations Lead at Hartung Brothers Inc. with expertise in operational planning and team leadership. Successfully optimized processes and enhanced inventory management, ensuring timely project completion. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and train employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across departments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
Hartung Brothers Inc.
Kekaha
06.2017 - 03.2025
- Coordinate and manage the parent seed crop planting plan, field activities, seed certifications, harvest plan, and processing activities.
- Coordinate and manage site-wide dryer operations, fumigation, and shipping activities.
- Develop and implement operational processes, including safety protocols.
- Collaboration with other leads and departments to ensure smooth, cross-functional operations.
- Leading a team to ensure operational processes and procedures are followed efficiently and effectively.
- Conducting regular meetings with team members to discuss progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Performing root cause analysis of any problems encountered in operations.
- Managed scheduling and staffing, optimizing labor costs while ensuring operational demands were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintaining relationships with external vendors and suppliers related to operations needs.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and development opportunities to staff.
- Actively participating in planning sessions for new projects or initiatives.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair schedules for equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Supply Technician Lead
Syngenta Seeds
Kekaha
11.2002 - 06.2017
- Assist with the planting plan by allocating fields using ArcMap.
- Assist or lead in parent seed production, which includes planting, field activities, note-taking, seed certifications, harvesting, processing, drying and shelling operations.
- Fumigation scheduler.
- Shipping Coordinator.
- Equipment Operator - John Deere, Case, Oxbo, Caterpillar, and Doosan.
- Facility Equipment Operator - walking floor, huskers, and shellers.
- Data Entry.
- Develop and implement operational processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Played a key role in the certification of ISO 9000.
- Auditor role in ISO 9000.
- Coordinated annual team-building activities.
- Participated in various committees to organize both company and community events.
- Participate in daily team meetings.
- Coordinate and assist with the wildlife control program.
- Trainer on procedures with new hires.
- Forklift Train the Trainer certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
Waimea, HICertificate of Completion - Travel Agent
Travel Institute of The Pacific
Honolulu, HISkills
- Operational planning
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Employee training
- Project management
- Procedure implementation
- Logistics management
- Scheduling coordination
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Free diving
- Hunting
Timeline
Operations Lead
Hartung Brothers Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2025
Supply Technician Lead
Syngenta Seeds
11.2002 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
Certificate of Completion - Travel Agent
Travel Institute of The Pacific
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