Jon Hughston
Plant Manager at Avient Corporation - Advanced Composites
- Role
- Plant Manager at Avient Corporation
- Location
- Oneonta, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jon Hughston
Plant Manager | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Community AdvocateI’m an industrial operations leader with over two decades of experience driving performance, transformation, and culture across global manufacturing environments. Currently serving as Plant Manager for Advanced Composites, I oversee all facets of site operations—including production, process engineering, maintenance, safety, quality, budgeting, and KPI achievement.As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I lead with a data-driven, results-focused approach to continuous improvement. I’ve delivered measurable gains in efficiency, safety, and customer value across complex manufacturing ecosystems by aligning strategy with disciplined execution.What sets my leadership apart is a deep commitment to people. I invest in talent development, mentoring early-career professionals through ELDP and Co-Op programs and guiding Lean Six Sigma teams from ideation through implementation. I believe that strong culture drives strong performance.In parallel, I lead corporate citizenship and employee experience efforts—from Great Place to Work initiatives to local outreach. I currently serve on the boards of the Blount County Children’s Center and Oneonta Parks & Recreation, contributing to long-term community impact beyond the plant floor.Let’s connect if you’re focused on: • Advancing operational excellence • Developing high-performance teams • Driving culture transformation • Strategic collaboration in manufacturing and leadership.
Experience
Plant Manager
Jun 2025 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US
Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Leadership
2016 — 2020
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