Michael Osborne serves as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., overseeing the company's global network of manufacturing facilities that produce high-purity cellulose specialties, products for bioethanol production, and performance fibers. With more than 25 years of experience in the pulp, paper, and advanced materials industries, Osborne joined Rayonier Advanced Materials in 2017 following the company's spin-off from Rayonier Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Florida, which have equipped him to drive operational excellence across complex manufacturing environments. Prior to his current role, Osborne held progressive leadership positions at International Paper Company, where he managed multi-site operations and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives that improved production efficiency by 20%. His notable achievements include leading the optimization of Rayonier Advanced Materials' Jesup, Georgia facility, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption and enhanced sustainability metrics ahead of industry benchmarks. Under his guidance, the company has also achieved record safety performance, with zero lost-time incidents across North American operations for three consecutive years. In his role, Osborne focuses on innovation in sustainable manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and capacity expansion to meet growing demand for bio-based products. His strategic vision has positioned Rayonier Advanced Materials as a leader in the circular economy, fostering partnerships that integrate advanced analytics and automation to deliver superior product quality and cost competitiveness.