Leading through experience: Sheri Hills’s career journey

When Sheri Hill reflects on her time at Irving Tissue in Macon, Ga., she sees a career built on growth, leadership and a passion for helping others reach their full potential.

Starting as an Operator and then progressing to other operation roles before becoming a Converting Training Coordinator, Sheri has gained firsthand experience across the converting operation. Today, she coordinates training for new hires and existing team members, tracks qualifications, maintains training records and works with supervisors to identify development opportunities. Along the way, she has become a trusted mentor who is passionate about supporting employee development and growth.

“By starting as an Operator and advancing to Line Lead and Crew Lead, I understand the challenges employees face when learning new processes or taking on additional responsibilities,” says Sheri. “I can connect training to real-world situations while providing practical guidance that helps employees build confidence and grow.”

One experience that continues to stand out involved a new employee who was struggling to learn multiple converting processes. Sheri spent extra time working alongside them, explaining not only how tasks were completed but why they were important. With support from other experienced team members, the employee gained confidence and eventually became one of the team's stronger Operators.

Today, she takes pride in helping employees develop their skills and advance in their careers. For Sheri, the greatest reward is knowing she has made a positive impact on someone's career while contributing to the strength and success of the operation.