John O'donnell
About John O'donnell
John O'Donnell serves as the Director of Fiberline Optimization at Domtar, a position he has held since 2018. He has a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in production management across several companies, including Georgia-Pacific and MeadWestvaco.
Current Role at Domtar
John O'Donnell currently serves as the Director of Fiberline Optimization at Domtar. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing fiberline processes. His role involves overseeing optimization strategies that improve production efficiency and product quality within the fiberline operations.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Before his current role, John O'Donnell worked at Domtar as a Production Manager from 2003 to 2018. During his 15 years in this position, he was responsible for managing production operations, ensuring that manufacturing processes met quality and efficiency standards. His extensive experience in production management contributed to the overall success of the company's operations.
Career at Georgia-Pacific LLC
Prior to his tenure at Domtar, John O'Donnell worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC in Production Management from 1992 to 2001. Over the course of nine years, he developed skills in managing production processes and optimizing operational workflows, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in the industry.
Engineering Background at MeadWestvaco
John O'Donnell began his career in engineering at MeadWestvaco, where he worked from 1985 to 1992. His seven years in this role provided him with foundational engineering experience, focusing on production processes and operational efficiency, which he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Education in Chemical Engineering
John O'Donnell earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He studied from 1979 to 1983, gaining a solid educational background that has supported his career in production management and optimization within the manufacturing sector.