John Maenner

John Maenner is a Global Supply Chain IT Leader at Lamb Weston, shaping the future of digital manufacturing and supply chain through data, connectivity, and AI. With more than 25 years of experience in global manufacturing environments, he focuses on unlocking the value of industrial data to drive smarter, faster, and more resilient operations.

John has led enterprise transformations spanning MES modernization, ERP consolidation, and IIoT-enabled data platforms across global plant networks. He has been at the forefront of digitizing traditionally manual shop floor processes, equipping frontline workers with connected, intuitive tools that improve data capture, context, and real-time decision making. His work emphasizes building scalable data foundations, where governance and contextualization enable AI to move beyond pilots and deliver measurable operational impact.

Recognized for bridging operational technology and enterprise IT, John brings a practical, future-focused perspective on how manufacturers can turn fragmented data into a strategic asset for AI-driven transformation. He holds an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Edgewood University.