Jan 24, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Rayonier announced that William Manzer joined Rayonier as vice president, manufacturing operations. Manzer will have overall operational responsibility for the Jesup, Ga., and Fernandina Beach, Fla., mills as well as the company’s Georgia-based lumber operations. “Bill’s considerable manufacturing experience will bring immediate benefits to Rayonier,” said Jack Kriesel, senior vice president, Performance Fibers. “His expertise in operations, maintenance and reliability will strengthen our ability to meet the growing demand for our specialty cellulose products." Manzer brings over 30 years of process manufacturing experience to Rayonier. Most recently, he was with Fraser Papers in Maine, where he served as senior vice president, business strategy and projects. Rayonier is a leading international forest products company with three core businesses: Timber, Real Estate and Performance Fibers. The company owns, leases or manages 2.4 million acres of timber and land in the United States and New Zealand.