Jennifer Hoffman

Experience

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  University of Delaware Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Mathematical Cancer Researcher

  Mathematically modeled colon stem cell dynamics within the colonic crypt using Matlab software.Studied diffusion and reaction kinetics, the underlying concepts for the model.Researched published laboratory data for normal, premalignant, and malignant colon tissues and applied their characteristics to the model.Participated in laboratory meetings and seminars at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center in Newark, DE.

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  Imerys

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  Engineering Intern

  Participated in a team of managers and employees to reduce plant waste.Traced every pipeline within the Ultrafine Carbonates Building on site.Learned and used the Pi System, a software program which displays real-time data and events, to create an electronic PFD of the Ultrafine Carbonates Building.

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  Creative Engineers, Inc

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2015

  Production Supervisor and Chemical Engineer

  Manage the production of alkali metal dispersions and etchants. This includes personnel scheduling, production scheduling, and supply chain.Reinforce Creative Engineers, Inc.'s (CEI) internal QA program.Perform both laboratory and pilot-scale tests for research-based clients.Write technical reports and SOP's for laboratory research and pilot-scale programs.Process engineering work including process design, specification sheets, and equipment procurement.Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis studies including What If's and HAZOPS.Construct detailed project-specific cost estimates for customer work including equipment, controls, and labor.Conduct alkali metal safety training. Show less

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  Tessemae's All Natural

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Operations Manager

  Managed the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) for the production of salad dressings and condiments including personnel scheduling, production scheduling, and supply chain. Supported manufacturing needs involving equipment, personnel and spare parts. Coordinated the needs of manufacturing, supply chain, and the warehouse to effectively ship orders in a timely fashion. Built the team through creating job requisitions, interviewing candidates, and coordinating job offers – a production supervisor and multiple operators were hired under my supervision.Controlled the inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Show less

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  Ivivva Athletica

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  Assistant Manager

  Opened a new facility with a team of fourteen (14) members; led the effort in upgrading from a showroom to a store and was the acting manager for over a six-month period.Managed business operations including daily business functions, procurement, scheduling, as well as budget, inventory and personnel management.Developed strong business relationships with customers, stakeholders, and vendors by setting and managing expectations to ensure excellent customer service.Led recruiting, onboarding and training efforts for new hires. Mentored team members in regards to their job roles and was actively involved in the professional development of employees.Planned and coordinated community events including fitness classes, trunk shows and festivals with external partnerships to build brand awareness and gain customer engagement within the Baltimore/Towson communities.Established comprehensive weekly and quarterly sales metrics to communicate performance across the team, the executive leadership and key stakeholders, as strategized business drivers and opportunities for improvement. Show less

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  Gichner Shelter Systems

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  Sr. Production Planner, Buyer & Strategic Sourcing

  Managed materials and maintained schedule for up to thirteen (13) government contracts as well as commercial jobs at one time.Supported schedulers and project managers with schedule maintenance by working closely with the engineering, manufacturing and sourcing teams. Developed material kits to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of materials throughout the manufacturing process.Utilized AS/400 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to track the status of procured materials and parts manufactured in house, as well as to generate weekly material status reports for critical contracts.Expedited manufactured parts through coordination with buyers, plant supervisors and material handlers to minimize production downtime.Increased operations efficiency by working with plant supervisors and other planners to identify delays as well as determine resolutions.Maintain production flow through the procurement of raw material and consumables.Author and manage Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Purchase Orders (PO), Subcontract Statement of Works (SOW) to ensure all prime contract flow down requirements are met.Maintain the company’s supplier base and continuously build new supplier relationships.Support the financial and sales departments with new business proposals and maintaining accurate procurement records.Meet forecast demands by managing supplier’s expectations through negotiations.Develop and maintain collaborative and responsive internal relationships for cross-team communications to increase efficiency in monitoring schedules and critical path items while assuring specifications and requirements are met. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Dec 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    May 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

    Dec 2017 - May 2019