John Gain Email & Phone Number

Suva, Central, Fiji

Portland, Oregon

Working as vertical start up lead on the integration of a new production line into the facilities daily operations, bringing new product and volume opportunities to the site.Conducted a root cause investigation with a multi disciplinary term into a plant wide cross-contamination event which shut down over 60% of the sites production. After a month of investigation, a valve failure in a new system was determined as the cause and fixed. The results were shared with sites in the North America region to prevent any similar incidents.Focused Improvement Pillar Lead in 2019Vertical Start Up Lead for lines 14/15 bagger and conveyance improvement project utilizing a cross-functional team of mechanics, operators, and engineersLead initiative to eliminate packaging material defects through vendor coordination resulting in changes in film formula in CIB and a defect detection guide for Ritz

Portland, Oregon, United States

Operations Lead for the production of Chips Ahoy! and Oreo at the Mondelez Nabisco Portland Bakery. With a cross functional team, set the direction, focus, and goals using loss cycle tools to identify and eliminate production losses. Under my leadership, the Portland Chips Ahoy! line became the first United States based Mondelez production line to achieve a sustained 85% global efficiency for 3 consecutive months.

Portland, Oregon, United States

As a front line leader for multiple production lines, I learned about and managed the processes, equipment, and resources required to successfully meet daily and weekly manufacturing goals. Also, I created an abnormality elimination process designed to take advantage of the knowledge and engagement of the operations personnel resulting in a more targeted allocation of resources.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Developed and continuously improved efficiency of the assembly process for custom bitcoin mining units• Created and managed comprehensive inventory tracking logs including daily deliveries and shipments. Oversaw ordering of operating supplies and tools• Managed team of 7 and oversaw installation of bitcoin mining systems. Communicated with senior design and software engineers, data center technicians and operating staff, production management, and service technicians.

Mwinilunga, Zambia

• Conducted more than 10 agroforestry and conservation farming workshops, reaching over 100 rural farmers• Trained and educated 42 rural beekeepers on improved beekeeping techniques resulting in increased production capacity and productivity• Collaborated with community leaders and rural farmers to conduct assessments of progress towards use of conservation farming and agro-forestry techniques

Western Zambia

• Trained and evaluated 32 enumerators on interviewing techniques and cultural sensitivity• Monitored and supervised the performance of 4 enumerator teams• Evaluated and managed raw survey data taken from over 800 rural household interviews

Corvallis, Or

• Managed and supervised an innovative reading program for young children• Aided library staff with the organization of books and media devices• Simplified day to day tasks for overall enhancement of library operations

Corvallis, Or

• Implemented new communication methods between management and staff• Launched training events that improved employee productivity• Organized special events with breweries and distributors to increase promotional sales by 35-50%

Corvallis, Or

• Instructed laboratory classes and recitations for 8 different college level physics courses• Surveyed teaching assistants and more than 400 students on the effectiveness of laboratory exercises that resulted in improved teaching assistant techniques• Maintained and oversaw educational laboratory equipment• Reviewed and edited course manuals and provided informational feedback to instructors