John Sutherland
About John Sutherland
John Sutherland is a Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in the paper industry, currently working at Domtar in Kingsport, TN. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Power Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy and has held various maintenance roles over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Domtar
John Sutherland serves as the Maintenance Manager at Domtar in Kingsport, TN. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's maintenance operations for six years. His role involves overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing maintenance strategies to optimize production efficiency.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Before his current role, John Sutherland worked at Domtar as the Utilities/Fiberline Maintenance Superintendent from 2014 to 2018. In this capacity, he was responsible for the maintenance of utilities and fiberline operations, focusing on enhancing system performance and reliability.
Experience at Lincoln Paper & Tissue, LLC.
John Sutherland has extensive experience from his tenure at Lincoln Paper & Tissue, LLC. He worked there for a total of 11 years, holding various positions including Recovery Maintenance Superintendent from 2002 to 2013, and Pulp Maintenance Superintendent for one year in 2013-2014. He briefly served as Maintenance Manager for four months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
John Sutherland studied at Maine Maritime Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Power Engineering. His education spanned from 1998 to 2002, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles relevant to his maintenance management roles.