Jennifer Hofer

Jennifer Hofer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Materials Project Manager at Wabtec Corporation

  • Education

    • Helena High School

      1991 - 1995
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Chior, Track

    • Montana State University-Northern

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor's degree Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

      Activities and Societies: VICA, SAE Bachelor in Automotive Technology, Associates in Business Technology

  • Experience

    • 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
    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma

    • Copilot Microsoft 365: Unlocking productivity with the Microsoft 365 Copilot

      Wabtec Corporation
      Nov 2025
    • Getting Started with Power BI

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Data IKU

      Dataiku Training
      Nov 2025