Fischer Paper Products
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Antioch, IL 60002, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
2 October 2026
What they need
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
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.
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.
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