Kanisha Hughey named HR manager for Williamsburg Firestone plant

A Williamsburg native has been promoted to Plant HR Manager at the Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP) manufacturing facility in Williamsburg.

Kanisha Hughey, who had been HR Section Leader, took over the new position effective immediately, Firestone wrote in a release.

As the site HR Leader for FSIP’s largest plant, Hughey will be responsible for leading the HR initiatives for the site while partnering with plant leadership team to achieve their collective goals.

Hughey has held numerous roles at the Williamsburg plant supporting production departments and working as an HR Business Partner for three years.

“Kanisha’s experience and knowledge about the plant and FSIP will enhance the Williamsburg team during an exciting time of growth,” said Senior HR Manager James McClain.

Hughey holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from University of the Cumberlands. She and her husband, Christopher, have a seven-year-old daughter named Ariella. She enjoys reading, cooking and landscaping in her free time.