Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones is a Lecturer and Coach at the University of Kentucky's Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, specializing in the UK True Lean program. She transferred her extensive industry expertise from a 22-year career at Toyota, culminating in her role as Vice President of Manufacturing.

• Business Management (University of Kentucky)
• Information Systems Management (Northwood University)

Her research and practice focus on Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and operational efficiency. She has consulted on robotic painting processes and supply chain optimization in automotive manufacturing.

Notable recognition includes being named among the Automotive News Top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry (2005). She also led Toyota's North American Women's Leadership initiatives, including the Women's Leadership Exchange Network.

Cheryl's industry experience spans final vehicle assembly, parts delivery systems, and administrative process improvement. Her current academic role emphasizes global knowledge transfer of Lean principles.