Justin Hallowell
DuBois,PA
Summary
- Experienced Railcar Industry leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects and repairs, and achieving strategic customer specific objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high quality standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Has remained committed to the railcar industry and current organizations mission and success for over a decade.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Manager
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2021 - Current
- Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and minimize impact on railcar operations, and part availability for railcar specific repairs.
- Established strong relationships with industry suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials, minimizing production delays.
- Created detailed reports on inventory levels, forecasted demands, and purchasing trends for informed decision-making by senior leadership.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop integrated strategies that enhanced overall operational efficiency.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on railcar industry standards and government regulations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization through consistent reinforcement of best practices during all stages of the inspection process.
- Maintained equipment, parts and supply inventory, performing inventory audits as required and notifying management of discrepancies and concerns.
- Maintained accurate inventory and sales records for department.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
Inspector
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Increased railcar safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Enhanced team coordination with clear communication of inspection findings, allowing for timely response to issues.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to prioritize repairs, maximizing the availability of functional railcars for service needs.
- Streamlined inspection processes by implementing effective tools and techniques for comprehensive assessments.
- Provided expert guidance on component replacement options, ensuring cost-effective solutions that maintained high standards of quality and reliability.
- NDT-VT, NDT-MT, NDT-UTT, NDT-RVI Certified
Estimator
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided expert guidance on component replacement options, ensuring cost-effective solutions that maintained high standards of quality and reliability.
- Maintained an organized client and railcar specific information, facilitating easy access to critical data during inspections and repairs.
- Identified recurring problems in specific railcar models, contributing to informed purchasing/repair decisions for future acquisitions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and government regulations.
Repairman
Eagle Railcar Services
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Preformed regular and preventive maintenance/repairs on railcars.
- Resolved structural damage through industry specific fabrication, prolonging the life of each car, significantly.
- Completed routine and complex repair tasks under challenging conditions while maintaining strict attention to detail and quality control measures. Specifically, HM216, Rule 88, OTMAs, and SS3 inspections.
- Enhanced railcar safety by performing thorough inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Adhered to industry standards and regulations, ensuring compliance during all repair activities.
- NDT-VT, NDT-MT, NDT-UTT, NDT-RVI Certified
Education
Vocational Certificate - Welding/Fabrication
Jeff Tech Vocational School
Reynoldsville, PA06.2011
High School Diploma -
DuBois Area High School
DuBois06.2011
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
- Material Requirement Planning/Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Overhead Crane Operator
- Rail Car Industry Expert
- NDT-VT, NDT-MT, NDT-UTT, NDT-RVI Certified
- Self motivated
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
References
- Kaiben Smith, Repair Supervisor, Eagle Railcar Services, 18143194869, Kaibensmith@yahoo.com
- Dusty Flanders, Mobile Crew Coordinator, Curry Rail, 18145915274, d.flanders05@icloud.com
Timeline
Material Manager
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2021 - Current
Inspector
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Estimator
Eagle Railcar Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Repairman
Eagle Railcar Services
09.2013 - 01.2018
Vocational Certificate - Welding/Fabrication
Jeff Tech Vocational School
High School Diploma -
DuBois Area High School
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