John Damon is the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering at Oregon Freeze Dry, the maker of the Mountain House brand. He specializes in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing and is deeply involved in Oregons workforce development, contributing to strategic plans and local business initiatives.
He is an advocate for creating career pipelines and enhancing educational opportunities to meet the needs of local industries. He has hosted students at his facility to give them an overview of careers in food science and manufacturing, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.
He is a proponent of using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as a key performance indicator to drive manufacturing efficiency.
John Damon
Sr. V.P. Manufacturing and Engineering at Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.
United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Lean Manufacturing
Specializes in Lean Six Sigma and has led Oregon Freeze Dry to significant improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Workforce Development
Actively participates in state and local initiatives to create career-connected learning and build a skilled talent pipeline for Oregon's industries.
Food & Beverage Industry
As a senior executive at a leading freeze-dry company, he is a key figure in the food manufacturing sector and has contributed to industry-wide strategic roadmaps.
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Work History
8-2011
Sr. V.P. Manufacturing and Engineering at Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.
Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Oregon State University
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Location : United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Sr. V.P. Manufacturing and Engineering at Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.
