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Tillatoba

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 30 years of experience in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry, excelling in operations and management. Proven expertise in department leadership and staff development, with strong problem-solving abilities prioritizing workplace safety and process optimization. Adept at coordinating cross-departmental efforts to effectively address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while enhancing overall productivity.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Mill Shift Manager

Domtar Forest Products
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed mill-wide operations during shifts, overseeing safety,environmental compliance, production quality and reliabilty.
  • Facilitated troubleshooting across all departments (Woodyard, Powerhouse, Water Treatment, TMP, Paper Machine and Shipping) reducing downtime.
  • Strengthened cross-shift communication and consistency by leading structured daily operations meetings.
  • Analyzes production data and generate reports to track performance.
  • Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Led emergency response as Incident Commander, ensuring zero escalation of incidents during shifts

TMP Crew Leader

Domtar Forest Products
03.2010 - 12.2023
  • Manage daily operations of the TMP (thermomechanical pulp) department, ensuring crew safety and high-quality production.
  • Monitor and control fiber loss, chemical inventory, and TVA power costs daily to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Organize and oversee departmental operations, ensuring production quality and timely completion of orders.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other production departments on fiber loss, production orders, and pH levels to maintain product standards.
  • Work closely with maintenance teams to identify issues that could affect quality or run time; plan and schedule necessary repairs.
  • Organize shutdown operations and maintenance work, ensuring minimal downtime and safe execution of tasks.
  • Founding member of the Emergency Response Team and active participant since its inception.
  • Responsible for communicating with the shift manager, power house, woodyard, paper machine, maintenance, water treatment and Pulp Mill manager about any production issues.
  • Acted as Interim Shift Manager on several occasions, seamless maintaining operational continuity.


Trim Saw Operator

Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company
1987 - 1989
  • Operated various saws to cut materials accurately according to specifications.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and troubleshooting issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Trained new operators on safe handling of tools and best practices in cutting processes.
  • Monitored material quality during cutting operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Adapted to varying project requirements by quickly learning new techniques and adjusting saw settings as needed.

Education

No Degree -

Northwest Community College
08.1985

High School Diploma -

Coffeeville High School
Coffeeville, MS
03.1985

Skills

  • Operations & production management
  • Team leadership, training, and development
  • Workplace safety and emergency response
  • Fiber loss control & chemical inventory management
  • Energy and cost management (TVA power cost monitoring)
  • Cross-departmental communication & scheduling
  • Maintenance coordination and shutdown planning
  • TMP process operations
  • Quality control and pH monitoring
  • Maintenance planning & scheduling
  • Safety compliance & emergency response
  • Decision-making
  • Workplace safety
  • Training and mentoring
  • Delegating work
  • Inventory control
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory controls
  • Operations management

Affiliations

  • Member, Emergency Response Team (Domtar Forest Products)
  • [Optional: TAPPI or other professional associations]

Timeline

Mill Shift Manager

Domtar Forest Products
12.2023 - Current

TMP Crew Leader

Domtar Forest Products
03.2010 - 12.2023

Trim Saw Operator

Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company
1987 - 1989

No Degree -

Northwest Community College

High School Diploma -

Coffeeville High School

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