Jason Isbell

About Jason Isbell

I am a senior operations executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership experience scaling manufacturing and supply chain organizations from growth-stage to multi-site national platforms. Throughout my career, I have been trusted to build operational infrastructure, formalize procurement strategy, lead greenfield expansions, integrate ERP systems, and drive measurable margin improvement. I have contributed to revenue growth from $25M to $120M+, improved contract margins from 23% to 40%+, reduced material costs by 10%+, and launched manufacturing facilities generating $25M annually. My leadership style combines executive-level strategic planning with hands-on operational execution. I align purchasing, engineering, production, and project management teams to improve EBITDA performance, strengthen supplier ecosystems, and deliver complex capital projects on time and under budget. I am positioned for SVP of Operations or COO-track roles within growth-focused or private equity-backed manufacturing organizations seeking operational rigor, scalable systems, and sustainable profitability. Core Expertise: • Enterprise Operations Strategy • Supply Chain & Global Sourcing • P&L & Budget Accountability • ERP Implementation (Epicor, ECi M1, JD Edwards) • Margin Expansion & Cost Optimization • Greenfield Facility Launch • Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership • Capital Project Execution ($500K–$5M+) • Vendor Network Development (100+ Suppliers) • Inventory & Working Capital Optimization

Experience

1. Purchasing Manager

   OPTO International, Inc.

   Sep 2023 — Present

   50M retail fixture manufacturerIdentified 5% annualized spend reduction within first 30 days.Implementing structured supplier performance management systems.Strengthening strategic vendor partnerships to stabilize pricing and lead times.

Education

• Truett McConnell University

  Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

• Georgia Southern University

  Communication Arts, Speech and Drama

Skills

• New Business Development
• Account Management
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy
• Retail
• Packaging
• Senior Operations Leader
• Supply Chain Management
• Production/Project Leadership
• Director of Operations
• Director of Purchasing
• Director of U.s. Operations
• Senior Operations Manager
• Buyer, Mro Materials
• Strategic Operations Planning/Execution
• Design/Production/Installation Solutions
• Budget Administration
• Targeted Process/Quality Improvement
• Team Leadership & Development
• Specialty Vendor/Materials Sourcing
• Innovative Design/Production Solutions
• Custom Millwork/Fixtures Design/Installation
• Strategic Process Development/Improvement
• Quality Department Launch/Development
• Supplier Network Creation/Development
• Facility Startup Planning/Launch
• Facility Build-Out Management
• Production Line Layout Management
• Equipment Sourcing/Purchasing
• Component and Procurement Design
• Specialty Supplier/Vendor Sourcing
• Materials/Component Estimating
• Materials/Component Purchasing
• Training & Mentoring
• Cost Reduction/Control
• Client/Vendor Relations
• Inventory Planning/Management
• Maintenance Purchasing/Management