Jon Foley

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.