Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Plant Manager will play an integral role in Fischer's continued growth and success story. If you have a strong business acumen coupled with a passion for continuous improvement; if you lead by example and are equally enthusiastic about developing talent as you are improving process, we are interested in hearing from you. Reporting to the President of the organization this position is directly responsible for overseeing the production process, facility, and people to ensure quality products are produced according to company quality standards and customer commitments. We are looking for a strong leader that focuses on collaboration, team building, continuous improvement, and efficiency. This position is responsible for leading the manufacturing, quality, safety, and maintenance functions.

Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to local and nationally recognized and respected customers. Fischer Paper Products is a people first organization dedicated to investing in the training and development of our employees. We have a collaborative, team-oriented approach and our promise is, “Doing what’s right”, for our employees, our community, and our customers.

We are backed with the core fundamentals of: Honesty, Trust, and Dependability. The work you do will contribute to making the best products in the market while delivering “Goodness Within.”

Key Responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day manufacturing operations which continually meet Company production requirements.
• Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ensure a strong safety environment by continually reviewing safety standards and processes and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and initiatives.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to strengthen operational efficiency and cost containment.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying and validating manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals.
• Drive cost efficiency throughout manufacturing process including raw materials utilization, labor resources and effective oversight.
• Provide reporting to management regarding safety, operation, efficiency, process control and procedures.
• Drive excellence in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and OSHA compliance throughout manufacturing operations.
• Drive and champion new technologies, collaborations, and improved processes to define, leverage, and implement best production practices including leading continuous improvements in cost reduction, production time, and pipeline capacity using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Ideal candidate will be a strong business partner and leader with the ability to scope and understand business needs and implement solutions along with:

• 7-10 years of plant manager experience in packaging, printing, converting or similar industry
• Bachelors degree in business, operations management or similar field
• Previous experience in a growing manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership with at least 3 years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements and changes.
• Strong experience in lean manufacturing processes with exposure to Lean, 5S, Six Sigma
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills
• Expert analytical skills

Fischer Paper Products offers employees strong potential for professional development, competitive wages, and an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with a company match. Our office is a business casual environment and is onsite with our state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse operations in Antioch, IL .

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Fischer Paper Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fischer Paper Products is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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