Jack Lawrence
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Spearheaded optimization of manufacturing operations, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Account Manager
Employbridge
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed production operations, ensuring schedule attainment and product quality while maintaining optimal staffing levels.
- Led cross-functional meetings to resolve issues, drive improvements, and increase client satisfaction.
- Developed managers through targeted coaching, ensuring all teams met or exceeded service levels and KPIs.
Facilitator
Cummins
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Delivered Six Sigma and continuous improvement training, elevating team efficiency and problem solving skills.
- Spearheaded the reintroduction of the 5S Program, driving a 45% increase in 5s audit scores
- Reduced downtime and boosted production schedule attainment by 39% through strategy redesign and remanufacturing operational improvements.
Facilitator
Meritor
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Oversaw hourly production metrics, optimizing performance and aligning process adjustments with organizational goals
- Championed ergonomic and safety improvements, achieving zero recordable injuries over a span four years.
Manufacturing Process Coordinator
Meritor
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and maintained ISO 9001 certification, implementing preventive action programs across operations.
- Served on a cross-functional team which led to the implementation of Platinum Shield paint – named a Trucking Industry Top 5 product in 2009
Record Integrity/ IT Consultant
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Reduced Physical Inventory time from 7 days to 2 days via streamlined processes.
- Implemented ABC cycle counting methodology, resulting in 100% inventory reviews
- Maintained seamless network and wireless support operations for on-time product support
Projects Team Leader
Microdyne Outsourcing Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Supervise up to 35 employees in high-output environment
Education
Management and Information Systems
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indianapolis, IndianaAssociate Degree of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Ivy Tech State College
Indianapolis, Indiana01.2003
Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Leadership & Team Building
- Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma & Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance (OSHA, ISO 9001/14001)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Training & Staff Development
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- Lean Manufacturing
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Timeline
Strategic Account Manager
Employbridge
07.2025 - 11.2025
Facilitator
Cummins
01.2022 - 07.2025
Manufacturing Process Coordinator
Meritor
01.2006 - 01.2015
Record Integrity/ IT Consultant
01.2000 - 01.2006
Facilitator
Meritor
01.1999 - 01.2022
Projects Team Leader
Microdyne Outsourcing Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Management and Information Systems
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Ivy Tech State College