Day Shift - Production Supervisor - Fischer Paper Products

PRODUCTION Full Time Management Antioch, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Are you a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, solving problems, and improving operations? Do you enjoy building strong teams while driving safety, quality, and productivity?

Fischer Paper Products is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, coach and develop employees, and champion continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing facility The ideal candidate has experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment and understands the challenges associated with paper converting, printing, packaging, and high‑speed production operations. Experience working with paper rolls, cylinders, inks, adhesives, coatings, printing presses, slitters, rewinders, and converting equipment is highly desirable.

This individual is a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing employees, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where your leadership will directly influence employee success, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a motivated leader who is passionate about people, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

• Supervise, coach, and support production employees to achieve daily operational goals.
• Create a positive, engaged, and accountable work environment.
• Provide performance feedback, employee development, and ongoing coaching.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, attendance management, and staffing needs.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with employees to identify growth opportunities and career development paths.
• Promote employee engagement through recognition, communication, and team-building initiatives.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity expectations are achieved.
• Coordinate resources and manpower to meet customer demands and production schedules.
• Lead shift operations while ensuring efficient workflow and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve production challenges.
• Analyze production performance and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Lead hands‑on training for machine operators and production employees.
• Support onboarding and training programs for new hires.
• Develop cross‑training opportunities to strengthen workforce flexibility.
• Identify skill gaps and create development plans that support employee success.
• Encourage continuous learning and knowledge sharing throughout the operation.

• Assist in diagnosing and resolving equipment, process, and production issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to improve operational performance.
• Support implementation of process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements.
• Support a safe working environment through leadership and employee accountability.
• Partner with Quality teams to investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products consistently meet company and customer quality standards.