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Fischer Paper Products

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

antioch, IL

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About this opportunity

Fischer Paper Products lists this Engineering & Maintenance Manager opportunity in antioch, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Lead Transformation. Drive Innovation. Leave Your Mark.

Some engineering and maintenance roles are about maintaining the status quo.

This isn't one of them.

At Fischer Paper Products, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a well-established manufacturing operation and its employees by leading the initiatives that directly improve reliability, efficiency, productivity, and future growth.

As a key member of the leadership team, you'll help shape how the plant operates tomorrow. From driving Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects to leading capital investments, equipment upgrades, and modernization efforts, your work will have a visible impact across the business.

We're looking for a leader who thrives on solving problems, developing people, and creating meaningful operational change. Someone who sees opportunities where others see obstacles and is excited by the challenge of building something better.

In This Role, You Will:

Lead engineering and maintenance teams focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase uptime, reduce waste, and improve efficiency

Spearhead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and modernization efforts

Partner with executive leadership to influence strategic decisions and future investments

Build systems, processes, and teams that create long-term business value

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

MBA or Master's in Engineering Management preferred.

10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within engineering and maintenance functions.

5+ years of experience within printing and converting manufacturing environments.

Demonstrated expertise in:

Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement initiatives

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

Reliability Engineering

Automation and Equipment Optimization

Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

Capital Project Management

Budget Management and Team Leadership

Experience in the paper, packaging, or flexographic printing industry preferred

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Why Join Fischer Paper Products?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position where your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and your success directly influences the success of the company. xhqgsiq

If you're looking for a role where you can make a measurable impact, lead meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of our operation.

Worksite address

antioch, IL, 60002, US

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