About this role
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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Production Team Leader (PM Shift) oversees daily operations across the Solution Shop and Small Decant Area to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production performance. This role leads and develops a team of operatives, supports achievement of the production schedule, and drives continuous improvement. The position works closely with senior operatives and cross‑functional teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the PM shift and ensure safe, efficient execution of production activities.
Align daily priorities, resource planning, and performance with the Production Manager and Senior Operatives.
Allocate operatives based on competence and production needs.
Communicate targets clearly and monitor progress throughout the shift.
Adjust resources based on changes to the production schedule.
Maintain housekeeping standards and embed 5S principles.
Oversee PPE use and ensure compliance with national and company safety standards.
Conduct start‑of‑shift meetings, SIC meetings, and complete accurate handovers.
Secure the site safely at end of shift.
Record and analyze production data to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of SOPs, work instructions, and safety protocols.
Ability to operate and monitor production equipment.
Competent IT user, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to maintain accurate records in ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA training provided).
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving capability.
Effective communication skills at all levels.
Preferred Requirements
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience conducting risk assessments in partnership with Compliance or EHS teams.
Background in managing performance reviews, T&A, and basic employee relations actions.
Experience developing SOPs, one‑point lessons, or similar documentation.
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.
Other facts
About H.B. Fuller
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
What you'll do
- The Production Team Leader oversees daily operations to ensure safe and efficient production performance. This role involves leading a team, supporting production schedules, and driving continuous improvement.
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