Greg Linscott

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Vice President of Manufacturing - Paper & Packaging at Domtar

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Greg Linscott is the Vice President of Manufacturing for Paper & Packaging at Domtar, overseeing multiple sites across North America. With a Master of Business Operational Excellence from Ohio State, he focuses on developing business strategy, driving continuous improvements, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. His leadership is central to projects that boost sustainability and operational performance.

As a people-centric leader, Greg is passionate about community engagement and development. He spearheaded several impactful revitalization projects while managing Domtars Johnsonburg mill, focusing on improving local facilities like the community center and schools. This work reflects his belief in building trust and making a tangible difference outside the workplace.

He is the recipient of the 2019 Ray H. Cross Community Service Award for his leadership in impactful community projects.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
Holds a Master's degree in Business Operational Excellence and has built his career on implementing continuous improvement and strong management practices in manufacturing.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Involved in innovative projects like building on-site plants to reduce transportation emissions by over 1 million miles and reuse CO2 from mill exhaust stacks.
Supply Chain Innovation
Has focused on finding new ways to move products and reduce inventory backlogs, particularly in response to recent global supply chain challenges.

Media Appearances

Greg has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Vice President of Manufacturing - Paper & Packaging at Domtar
12-2020 - 3-2024
Vice President of Manufacturing - Pulp & Packaging at Domtar
2-2017 - 12-2020
Mill Manager Johnsonburg, PA at Domtar
1-2014 - 2-2017
Plant Manager - Domtar Personal Care at Domtar
1-2013 - 1-2014
Maintenance and Engineering Manager at Domtar

Education

2018 - 2019
Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
BS from University of Maine

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Insights For Selling To Greg

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Greg is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Greg

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Greg move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Greg take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Greg

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