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.
Position Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Chagrin Falls, OH
Position Overview
The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager. This position will lead the plant's production employees, automation initiative, process improvement initiatives and be responsible for driving manufacturing productivity by improving process efficiencies, increasing capacities, reducing waste, and improving quality, 5’s Implementation.
Key processes in this manufacturing facility include industrial roofing urethane and asphalt, and adhesive tape. The Production Supervisor will be coming in during a stage of rapid growth for the facility and will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Drive a robust EHS culture with “Safety as a Value”
Apply tools and techniques to achieve breakthroughs in overall equipment efficiency.
Strengthen teamwork within operations and across functions.
Lead continuous process improvement activities.
Improve process control through improved instrumentation and statistical tools.
Identify and implement automation and packaging improvements.
Utilize lean techniques to improve activities.
Utilize financial analysis tools to support plant activities and to identify opportunities.
Support capital projects that range in complexity and scale.
Development of standardized work procedures.
Assist with safety programs and improvement throughout the facility.
Effectively engage employees at all levels in positive manner that fosters team building and community.
Manage up to 35 FTE.
Minimum Requirements:
BS Degree in an Engineering/Business Discipline
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Background in statistical techniques and financial acumen.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Requirements:
Demonstrated leadership with process improvements, practical excellence – Lean, Six Sigma, SWOT.
Demonstrated development of Standard Operating Procedures.
Experience in supporting ISO certification.
Demonstrated Management of Change programs.
Demonstrated 5S implementation.
SAP experience
MS excel, word, PowerPoint experience
Experience in controls and automation
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $80k/yr and up based on experience..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.