Jonathan Foley

About Jonathan Foley

I am a high-performing operations–management executive. I have expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results in manufacturing operations worldwide. I am a skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/ goals. Lean systems certified with extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and a track record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment through initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes. As well I am the board chairman for the Dayton Region Manufactures Association and active board member for Big Brother Big Sister.

Experience

1. General Manager, Westrafo America

   Westrafo S.P.A.

   Mar 2026 — Present · US

   As General Manager of Westrafo North America, I lead the U.S. operations of a global transformer manufacturer, overseeing strategy, P&L performance, and the growth of our Trotwood, OH facility. My focus is scaling production, strengthening customer partnerships, and building a high‑performance culture that delivers reliability, innovation, and operational excellence for the North American energy market.

Education

• Morehead State University

  Engineering and Technology Management

  2005 — 2008

• Sinclair Community College

  Manufacturing Engineering Technologies

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Toyota Production System
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Ppap
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Kaizen
• Stamping
• Apqp
• Fmea
• Machine Tools
• Automotive
• Continuous Improvement
• Supplier Quality
• Machining
• Spc
• Quality System
• Ts16949
• Six Sigma
• Value Stream Mapping
• Engineering