Jacob Reed
Magnolia
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in operations management and process optimization. Proven ability to enhance productivity and profitability through strategic planning and budget management. Maintains high standards of quality and fosters a collaborative work environment. Committed to delivering exceptional results and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager (GM)
Mill man steel
Magnolia
12.2019 - 09.2025
- Over see 100% of all day to day company requirements in an API machine shop focused on Pipe threading and couplings
- Scheduling, quoting, budgeting, shipping and managing sales and shop employees to ensure efficiency and quality parts.
- Managed profit goals against budget and prior year, keeping controllable costs within budget.
- Created policies, procedures and guidelines for staff members' daily operations.
- Managed company assets by maintaining clean and fully equipped establishments with properly working equipment.
- Directed recruitment efforts, hiring qualified personnel while maintaining diversity objectives.
General Manager
Bakersfield Machine co/Keto pumps inc
Bakersfield
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Provided clear direction and set priorities for accomplishing desired actions and results.
- Directed recruitment efforts, hiring qualified personnel while maintaining diversity objectives.
- Analyzed data from financial reports to identify areas of improvement in business operations.
Production Manager/ Machinist
South Valley Pump inc
Bakersfield
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed a team of 20+ employees in the production department.
- Monitored plan and incoming work, re-prioritizing to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems encountered during daily operations.
- Increased production and assets capacity, minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
- Re-prioritized work and plans to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
Machinist
Chancellor oil tool
Bakersfield
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Operated manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, saws and other related equipment for precise machining operations.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure accuracy of parts.
- Exercised advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing to maximize quality.
- Trained personnel in the safe operation of machine tools and related equipment.
- Monitored machine shop environment to ensure safety regulations were followed at all times.
Shop supervisor/Safety coordinator/Machinist
Coles Carbide Corp
Bakersfield
06.2006 - 10.2011
- Responsible for running crews 24 hours a day and ensuring tasks were completed safely and efficiently.
- Facilitated monthly safety and training meetings.
- Expected to keep accurate records, meet constant deadlines, and produce precise products.
- Supervised staff performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed to improve productivity.
- Planned and coordinated daily shop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Skills
- OCTG, semi premium threads, couplings and check valves
- NDT - Magnetic particle
- QMS- API- ISO- 5CT-Q1
- Manual and CNC Experience
- Operations management
- Facility management
- Problem resolution
- Operations oversight
- Purchasing and planning
- Process Improvement
Certification
• Six Sigma Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
- License: Non-CDL Class C
- Willing To Relocate
Timeline
General Manager (GM)
Mill man steel
12.2019 - 09.2025
General Manager
Bakersfield Machine co/Keto pumps inc
10.2017 - 07.2019
Production Manager/ Machinist
South Valley Pump inc
03.2015 - 10.2017
Machinist
Chancellor oil tool
10.2011 - 03.2015
Shop supervisor/Safety coordinator/Machinist
Coles Carbide Corp
06.2006 - 10.2011