Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Fischer Paper Products Inc • Antioch, IL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Lean transformation and equipment optimization for a growing manufacturing operation.

Fischer Paper Products is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. This role leads Lean manufacturing initiatives, equipment reliability strategies, and process optimization while guiding engineering and maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong continuous improvement expertise, technical leadership, and a proactive approach to asset management, partnering closely with Production and Operations to increase uptime, efficiency, product quality, and sustainable operational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (MBA or Master’s in Engineering Management preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in engineering and maintenance.
• 5+ years in printing and converting manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in: - Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma - Continuous improvement initiatives - Preventative and predictive maintenance programs - Equipment installation, reliability engineering, and automation - Root cause analysis and problem solving - Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the paper or flexographic printing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians focused on safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and upgrades of equipment.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and engineering functions.
• Implement and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and improve line performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to eliminate recurring equipment and process issues.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Bills of Materials, and production standards to support consistent, high-quality manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Production and Operations to support process improvements, ensuring smooth, efficient, and on-spec production.
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and automation to enhance operations.
• Key contributor when evaluating expansions and new technology introductions to the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager