Jennifer Hofer

Experience

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  GE Transportation

  Jun 1998 - May 2023

  -Track reliability of BNSF locomotives. Target distruptional changes including environmental, maintenance practices, and component reliability.-Monitor eServices workscope changes and communicate to BNSF and GE Field Service team.-Coordinate projects with engineering which will improve fleet performance. Gain BNSF customer support to implement changes. -Manage material Department for BNSF Field Service operation in Havre, MT.-Reduce inventory metrics inculding inventory $$, turns, accuracy, transportation spend, Locomotives held for material penalty.-Monitor 3 direct reports in shipping, receiving, and store room operations.-Manage traction motor production for the BNSF MSA field account. -Provide technical assistance and assign BNSF craft to repair locomotives at BNSF field service facility.-Reduce shop metrics including safety, quality, production. -Learn shop operations in BNSF service facility and assist anywhere needed.-Deliver material from storeroom to shop floor.-Mirror Technical Directors and BNSF craft to gain technical knowledge of BNSF locomotives and shop operations.

  • Fleet Program Manager

    Jul 2013 - May 2023

  • Material Manager

    Jun 2007 - Jul 2013

  • Technical Director

    May 2000 - Jun 2007

  • Cooperative Education Student

    Jun 1998 - May 2000
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  Wabtec Corporation

  May 2023 - now

  Materials Project Manager

  -Connect BNSF Fleet Reliability and Materials to create synergies between the two functions-Drive reductions in FMI spend and inventory $$ for the BNSF account.-Support off-site material programs and wreck repair teams to include creation of work orders, apply usage, process cores, and other related tasks-Produce actionable data and analytics to support the account’s materials function-Support cost out programs as needed-Work with Precision Materials team to create new ideas and projects that continue to drive efficiencies, innovation, and cost reduction with the field teams. Show less