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Jon Foley
Manufacturing Performance Advisor for Leadership, KPI Integrity, and AI Readiness
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Evidence-Based Leadership Strategies for Manufacturing Excellence: Part 1 – Foundation and Core Practices
Jun 23, 2025 · 15 min read
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KPIs and OKRs in Manufacturing: Driving Performance Through Strategic Measurement
Apr 9, 2026 · 13 min read
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Manufacturing Process Preparation for AI, Part 1: The Foundation Crisis Every Manufacturer Must Address
Jul 13, 2025 · 14 min read
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Manufacturing Process Preparation for AI, Part 2: Implementation Strategies That Deliver Results
Jul 18, 2025 · 17 min read
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About Jon Foley
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.
- Industries Served: Appliances / Durable Goods, Electronics / Electrical
- Geography: Louisville, KY
- Expertise: AI Strategy & Roadmap, Organizational Development, Retention & Employee Engagement, Workforce Training & Upskilling
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