Day Shift - Production Supervisor - Fischer Paper Products

PRODUCTION Full Time Management Antioch, IL, US

3 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.