Day Shift - Production Supervisor - Fischer Paper Products
About The Position
Fischer Paper Products is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, coach and develop employees, and champion continuous improvement initiatives across its manufacturing facility. The role leads shift operations and coordinates people and resources to meet production schedules, customer demands, and expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate has manufacturing team leadership experience and understands paper converting, printing, packaging, or high-speed production operations. Experience with paper rolls, cylinders, inks, adhesives, coatings, printing presses, slitters, rewinders, and converting equipment is highly desirable. The Production Supervisor develops employees through coaching, performance feedback, onboarding, hands-on training, cross-training, and career development. The role also works with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to address production challenges, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions and process improvements. The supervisor supports compliance with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and HACCP requirements while helping ensure products meet company and customer quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, coaching, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with production metrics and operational performance measures.
- Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills; preferred but not required.
- Experience in paper converting, printing, packaging, or roll-to-roll manufacturing environments.
- Experience with paper grades, converting equipment, cylinders, printing presses, inks, adhesives, coatings, and related manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of flexographic printing, roll handling, web tension control, and print quality standards.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in paper converting, packaging, food manufacturing, or related industries.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience training employees and leading workforce development initiatives.
- Project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience driving employee engagement, retention, and team development programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach, and support production employees in achieving daily operational goals.
- Build a positive, engaged, and accountable work environment centered on safety, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Provide performance feedback, employee development, and ongoing coaching; identify growth opportunities and career paths.
- Support workforce planning, scheduling, attendance management, and staffing needs.
- Promote employee engagement through recognition, communication, and team-building initiatives.
- Monitor daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
- Coordinate resources and manpower to meet customer demands and production schedules.
- Lead shift operations and ensure 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 and support onboarding for new hires.
- Develop cross-training opportunities, identify skill gaps, and create employee development plans.
- 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.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to improve operational performance.
- Support process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions.
- Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company safety programs, policies, and procedures, and with GMP 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Opportunities to lead meaningful improvement initiatives.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
