As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

H.B. Fuller’s Hygiene, Health, and Consumables Adhesives segment provides high quality adhesive solutions used in such markets as disposable hygienic products, rigid and flexible packaging, tapes and labels, paper products, and much more.  As consumer preferences and behaviors evolve, our team of market experts solve adhesive challenges that allow our customers to win in their markets.

The Production Manager is a key member of the manufacturing team and plays a crucial role in ensuring that production runs efficiently and meets quality standards. Strong leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety regulations are all prudent to profitability and mission success.  The Production Manager must be able to work closely with other departments to ensure that production meets customer demand and the company's overall business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Developing and implementing production plans and schedules to meet customer demand

Monitor’s production performance and analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement

Manages budgets, costs, and resources effectively to optimize production processes

Maintains quality control standards for all products produced

Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations in the production environment

Analyzes production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize production processes

Hires, trains, and supervises production staff

Identifies and resolves production issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime

Works closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and logistics to coordinate production and meet customer needs

Implements continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality

Keeps up to date with industry trends and best practices in production management to ensure the company remains competitive

Work with the Plant Manager to ensure production orders/sales orders are completed on a timely basis while maintaining quality.

Promote cross-training of teammates wherever possible to grow the workforce and increase coverage of all jobs.

Adheres to all Company policies and procedures

Interacts with Human Resources personnel as needed to ensure proper staffing and all teammates adhere to Company policies

Plans, motivates, and holds Leads accountable for their department’s performance

Adheres to all requirements of sanitation, GMP, HACCP standards, and other hygiene policies

Observes and practices housekeeping procedures

Be a role model for the HB Fuller Values

Performs other assignments as management may direct

Discipline department personnel. Handle conflict effectively.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related field

10 years’ experience in manufacturing environments with track record of performance and advancement in a manufacturing or production management role

In-depth knowledge of production management, risk management, and safety regulations

Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a team

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers

Understanding of quality control standards and production processes

Experience with production planning and scheduling, budgeting, and resource management

Knowledge of EH&S regulations with experience from the production industry

Proficiency with computer software and systems related to production management

Can work under little supervision

Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.