Nancy Jacobs
About Nancy Jacobs
Nancy Jacobs is a Program Manager at Navistar, where she has worked since 2013. With extensive experience in various leadership roles at Navistar since 1986, she has successfully led major program launches and identified numerous operational issues.
Work at Navistar
Nancy Jacobs has held multiple roles at Navistar since 1986. She began her career as a Systems Analyst in Dealer Central, progressing to various leadership positions. From 1995 to 1996, she served as EDI Coordinator, followed by a role as Resource Leader for Inventory Audit from 1996 to 1999. Jacobs was a Business Team Leader for NGV Launch, Lean Projects, and Logistics from 1999 to 2002, and later for Material Delivery from 2005 to 2008. She worked as Manufacturing Operations Manager from 2008 to 2011 and as Technical Services Manager in 2011-2012. Currently, she is a Program Manager since 2013, overseeing various initiatives in Springfield, Ohio.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Jacobs earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University, completing her studies from 1979 to 1983. She furthered her education at Kettering University, where she achieved a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in manufacturing and project management within the automotive industry.
Background
Jacobs has a long-standing career in the automotive sector, primarily with Navistar. Her experience spans over three decades, covering various aspects of manufacturing, project management, and technical services. She has worked in different capacities, contributing to significant projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and product quality.
Achievements
During her tenure at Navistar, Nancy Jacobs has led initiatives that resulted in the identification and elimination of over 250 issues in 2018 alone. This included addressing ergonomic, coding, and interference issues. She played a crucial role in major program launches, including the introduction of Cummins Engines to comply with emissions standards and the redesign of truck models from DuraStar, WorkStar, and ProStar to MV, HV, and LT models. Jacobs has also successfully built and managed diverse teams to facilitate product changes and enhance operational performance.