Jason Isbell

Purchasing Manager @ OPTO International, Inc.

About

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

Country

United States

City

Madison

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Multi-Site Operations, Quality Systems Development , Continuous Improvement , Vendor Negotiation , Capital Projects , Inventory Optimization , Cost Reduction , ERP Implementation, Procurement Transformation, Strategic Sourcing , Supply Chain , Manufacturing Leadership , Operations Management , Procurement, Supervisory Skills, Construction, New Business Development, Account Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning

Experience

Purchasing Manager

OPTO International, Inc.

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs

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

Purchasing Manager

Wisconsin Built

2018-2 - 2023-4 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Deerfield, WI

$50M custom fixture manufacturer | 200 employees Integrated Purchasing into strategic operations and project lifecycle planning. Expanded vendor base and improved on-time delivery metrics. Achieved 95% inventory accuracy through process redesign. Maintained production continuity during COVID-era supply chain disruption. Supported national accounts including Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Duluth Trading Company, Lincoln, and Culver’s.

Purchasing Manager

idX Dallas

2015-7 - 2018-2 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Cedar Hill, TX

$300M global manufacturing enterprise Built purchasing infrastructure for greenfield facility. Delivered 10% material cost savings across multi-divisional initiative. Increased margins from 23% to 40%+ on $5M annual contract. Established global sourcing workflows with China division.

Director of Operation-Purchasing

Miller Zell

2001-9 - 2015-4 · 13 yrs 8 mos

Atlanta, GA

$120M retail consulting & production firm Contributed to 100% revenue growth ($60M → $120M) and workforce expansion (200 → 400 employees). Directed five Production Managers and 100+ supplier network. Launched Quality Department generating $450K annual savings. Led multimillion-dollar national rollouts and high-profile capital projects. Selected Projects: $3M Turner Field Lexus Club renovation 500-unit national H&R Block rollout (two-year program) 60% cost reduction on 1,400-unit illuminated signage deployment Augusta National Golf Club concessions redesign

US Director of Operations

Specialty Glass Products

1993-3 - 2001-9 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Atlanta, GA

1993 – 2001 | Norcross, GA Launched U.S. manufacturing operation scaling to $25M annual revenue. Managed $15M annual operating budget. Directed 75-person production workforce at peak capacity (125% output).