Stewart Van Horn
About Stewart Van Horn
Stewart Van Horn serves as the Corporate Vice President of Operational Excellence and Sustainability at J.D. Irving, Limited. With extensive experience in operations and sustainability, he has held leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark and Irving Tissue, and he oversees a team of 350 members in his current position.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Stewart Van Horn serves as the Corporate Vice President of Operational Excellence & Sustainability at J.D. Irving, Limited. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Moncton, New Brunswick. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the production and distribution of premium consumer facial and bath products in the western U.S. region. His responsibilities also include community relations and managing union labor contracts. He leads a team of 350 members, focusing on operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Previous Experience at Kimberly-Clark
Stewart Van Horn worked at Kimberly-Clark for 18 years, from 1988 to 2006, in Beech Island, South Carolina. He held the position of Operations Expansion Leader during this time. Following this role, he served as the Director of Global Sustainability - Energy from 2006 to 2018 in Roswell, Georgia. His tenure at Kimberly-Clark allowed him to gain extensive experience in operations and sustainability practices.
Experience at Irving Tissue
Stewart Van Horn was employed as the Plant Manager / Site Manager at Irving Tissue for one year, from 2018 to 2019, in Beech Island, South Carolina. In this role, he managed plant operations and contributed to the production processes within the company.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Stewart Van Horn studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) degree from 1983 to 1988. His education in mechanical engineering provided him with a strong foundation for his career in operations and sustainability.
Expertise in Manufacturing and Sustainability
Stewart Van Horn possesses expertise in creped tissue manufacturing and converting, as well as water treatment and electricity co-generation. His knowledge in these areas supports his current role in operational excellence and sustainability, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes.