Production Manager

at H B FULLER CO. in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

H.B. Fuller Construction Adhesives provides technologically advanced solutions to the commercial, industrial and residential construction industry. The company's recognized and trusted brands are available through an extensive network of distributors and dealers, as well as home improvement retailers.

The Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for organizing and managing a team of up to 20 operators to ensure team productivity, safety, and compliance with H.B. Fuller's procedures and work instructions. This position also contributes to manufacturing projects, and the improvement of manufacturing processes, and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties
This Production Manager will be involved in a variety of functions including:

Lead, oversee and motivate the production team to maintain a good level of work and productivity.

Ensure that the production is made in accordance with production plan, procedures, and standards, proposing changes whenever appropriate.

Ensure compliance with procedures and all work orders established and must deliver the planning.

Participates in projects related to production.

Maximize the use of available resources, the reduction of operating times, increase productivity, reduce costs through operational excellence/continuous improvement, and decrease the number of quality nonconformities.

Make employees aware of health and safety issues at work, with the aim of reducing accidents by ensuring and encouraging employees to follow the safety and housekeeping rules and standards.

Coordinate maintenance activities.

Respond to technical questions from customers. Ensure compliance with Quality & HSE policies and with the procedures set out in the Internal Policies

Remain flexible in approach and be prepared to undertake other tasks as and when required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or related Engineering.

3+ years' experience in a supervisory role, managing others in a multi shift operation.

Ability to drive and implement safety initiatives.

Green Belt and experience implementing Continuous Improvement / Lean initiatives.

Project Management experience

PLC experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including English.

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge of SAP

Chemical manufacturing experience

Black Belt

Rockwell PLC experience

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.
The salary for this role is $85,000 - $105,000.

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.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.