Shawn Jones
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Operations Manager leading production, inventory, maintenance, and team coordination in manufacturing environments. Directs production scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance while keeping materials flowing and equipment downtime low. Builds accountable teams, including hiring, training, and performance management, resolves floor issues quickly, and aligns vendors, procurement, and warehouse activity to delivery targets.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Precision Metal Forming
01.2003 - 01.2026
- Directed up to 25 employees schedules while balancing production needs, coverage, and daily team priorities.
- Led hiring, training, and performance management for production and operations staff.
- Ran daily operations meetings to align production schedules, team goals, and resource allocation.
- Oversaw inventory control and materials flow with procurement and warehouse teams to reduce stockouts and waste.
- Developed production schedules, synchronized cross-functional work, and improved throughput while meeting delivery deadlines.
- Maintained quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance while supervising equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep.
Skills
Operations management
Inventory control & materials management
Production scheduling & workflow optimization
Team leadership & staff development
Process improvement & efficiency enhancement
Hiring, training, and performance management
Quality assurance & compliance
Equipment maintenance & troubleshooting
Logistics & supply chain coordination
Customer relations & vendor management
Safety programs & regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Reduced equipment downtime by 15% through proactive maintenance scheduling and team training.
- Improved production throughput by 20% by optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing cycle counting and improved tracking systems.
Certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Operations Manager
Precision Metal Forming
01.2003 - 01.2026