Why Manufacturing: Leadership, Safety, and a Legacy of Care with Lisa Jones

In this episode of Why Manufacturing, the podcast from the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM), we sit down with Lisa Jones, a recently retired HR and safety leader whose 20+ year career left a lasting impact on manufacturing in our region.From her start in sales and staffing to overseeing HR and safety in manufacturing plants, Lisa’s journey is one of growth, resilience, and people-first leadership. Along the way, she helped companies build strong teams, create safer workplaces, and foster a culture where employees could thrive.Whether you're early in your career or decades in, Lisa’s story offers valuable lessons in mentorship, leadership, and staying human in a fast-paced industry.🎧 Tune in to hear how one woman helped shape the future of manufacturing by investing in its most important asset—its people.