Jeremy Hefner
About Jeremy Hefner
Jeremy Hefner is the Senior Manager of Engineering Operations at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in inventory management, quality control, and continuous improvement strategies.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jeremy Hefner is currently the Senior Manager Engineering Operations at Nikola Motor Company. His tenure at Nikola Motor Company began in 2022. Hefner is responsible for overseeing engineering operations, leveraging his extensive experience in inventory management, continuous improvement, and leadership development to optimize business processes and drive results.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Before becoming the Senior Manager Engineering Operations, Jeremy Hefner held multiple roles at Nikola Motor Company. He served as Fuel Cell System Purchasing Manager in 2022 for 7 months. Additionally, he was the Global Supply Chain Manager from 2021 to 2022 for 4 months. In these positions, Hefner utilized his expertise in supply chain management and procurement to strengthen Nikola's operational capabilities.
Experience at Road Machinery LLC
Jeremy Hefner has significant experience at Road Machinery LLC, where he held various roles. From 2015 to 2017, he was the General Manager of Parts & Technical Solutions. Hefner was also the Director of Sales & Marketing from 2014 to 2015, the Manager of Product Support Services from 2013 to 2014, and the Inventory Analyst / 6 Sigma Black Belt from 2012 to 2013. These roles were pivotal in honing his expertise in product support, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
Career at Empire Southwest
Jeremy Hefner's tenure at Empire Southwest spanned over a decade. He worked there from 1997 to 2011, initially as a 6 Sigma Black Belt for 12 years and later as the Inventory Control Manager for 3 years from 2008 to 2011. Hefner's time at Empire Southwest equipped him with a solid foundation in inventory control and quality management, key components of his professional skill set.
Educational Background
Jeremy Hefner attended Chandler/Gilbert Community College in 1970. Although his time there was brief, Hefner has since developed a robust career underpinned by extensive on-the-job experience and specialized training in areas such as Six Sigma methodologies and leadership development.