Founder, Performance on Purpose | Contributor, Manufacturing International
Introduction
Jon Foley is a performance improvement consultant, systems thinker, and workforce strategy expert with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations improve results by solving the right problems. As the founder of Performance on Purpose, Jon works with manufacturing leaders, public institutions, and enterprise organizations to translate strategy into measurable execution—on the plant floor, across teams, and through data-driven decision systems.
About Jon
Jon’s work sits at the intersection of workforce development, operational efficiency, data quality, leadership, and AI readiness—core areas critical to modern manufacturers navigating labor shortages, digital transformation, and margin pressure. His background in behavioral science and systems thinking allows him to diagnose performance challenges beyond surface-level symptoms, focusing instead on how work is designed, measured, supported, and improved.
At Manufacturing International, Jon writes in-depth, evidence-based articles that help manufacturers strengthen workforce performance, improve KPI integrity, prepare operations for AI adoption, and build leadership systems that scale. His writing emphasizes practical frameworks, real-world implementation, and decision clarity for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
Areas of Expertise
Jon’s expertise directly aligns with several of MfgInternational.com’s core coverage areas, including:
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Workforce Development & Training Systems – Designing training that actually transfers to the job and improves output
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Operational Efficiency & Performance Improvement – Diagnosing root causes of performance gaps and fixing work systems, not just people
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Data Quality & KPIs – Ensuring performance metrics drive the right behaviors and decisions
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Leadership & Management Systems – Evidence-based leadership practices for manufacturing environments
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AI Readiness & Implementation – Preparing processes, roles, and data foundations before introducing AI
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Change Management & Organizational Design – Leading sustainable transformation without disruption or burnout
His recent work for Manufacturing International covers topics such as manufacturing data quality, leading KPIs, AI process readiness, evidence-based leadership, and workforce performance under regulatory and economic pressure.
Professional Experience
Founder | Performance on Purpose
Jon founded Performance on Purpose to help organizations improve results by aligning people, processes, and measurement systems. His work spans Fortune 100 companies, startups, healthcare systems, and public-sector institutions—always with a focus on measurable performance outcomes.
Jon has led transformation and performance initiatives for organizations including:
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NASA
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Coca-Cola
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Across these engagements, Jon has supported initiatives involving training redesign, job and workflow design, leadership development, coaching systems, and AI-enabled performance strategies.
Credentials & Professional Affiliations
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CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
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Certified Performance Thinking® Practitioner
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Former DesignShop® Facilitator
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Long-standing member of ATD (Association for Talent Development)
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Long-standing member of ISPI (International Society for Performance Improvement)
Education
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Boise State University
Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning (MS-OPWL)
Editorial Focus at Manufacturing International
Jon’s contributions to Manufacturing International are designed to help manufacturing leaders move from insight to execution. His articles support decision-makers responsible for operations, workforce strategy, digital transformation, and continuous improvement—particularly within small and mid-sized manufacturing organizations.
To learn more contact Jon via:
Email | LinkedIn.com
