Jerry Sears
About Jerry Sears
Jerry Sears is the Manager of Supplier Quality Defense Systems at Navistar Inc., where he has developed a dedicated supplier quality department for defense systems. With a Bachelor of Business Administration and extensive experience in the defense sector, he excels in aligning strategies to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Work at Navistar
Jerry Sears has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2010, holding the position of Manager, Supplier Quality Defense Systems. In this role, he has developed a supplier quality department specifically tailored for defense systems. His responsibilities include acting as a liaison between Navistar Defense and various government entities, such as the Joint Program Office and the Defense Contract Management Agency. Sears has contributed to enhancing supplier quality processes and ensuring compliance with defense sector standards.
Education and Expertise
Jerry Sears earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Soumi College, where he studied Business Management. He furthered his education at the Defense Acquisition University, focusing on Production, Quality, and Manufacturing, and achieved Dawia Level II certification. This educational background supports his extensive expertise in supplier quality management and operational efficiency within the defense sector.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Jerry Sears worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) from 2001 to 2006. This five-year experience in Fort Wayne, IN, provided him with a solid foundation in quality assurance processes within the defense industry. His career has been characterized by a focus on business startups and turnarounds, particularly in the defense sector.
Achievements
Jerry Sears is recognized for his visionary approach in anticipating and resolving operational challenges in defense systems. He has a proven track record of aligning strategies and implementing process improvements to maximize product quality and achieve cost savings in defense operations. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing supplier quality and operational effectiveness at Navistar.