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
The Production Shift Manager is responsible for leading safe, compliant, and efficient shift operations within an extrusion manufacturing environment. This role drives team performance, supports continuous improvement, ensures product quality and on-time delivery, and develops high-performing employees aligned with operational and business objectives.
Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment; lead with safety as a core value.
Ensure all operations follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, service, and on-time delivery
Partner with Maintenance to minimize downtime and support proactive asset management.
Lead product scale-ups and new product introductions in extrusion manufacturing.
Participate in plant committees and meetings (Safety, Quality, 5S, Housekeeping).
Identify and address issues impacting safety, quality, productivity, and engagement
Support facility safety initiatives and continuous improvement aligned with the HB Fuller Way
Apply structured root-cause problem solving and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Maintain accountability for shift-level inventory and reconcile material loss.
Build, coach, and develop high-performing shift teams
Lead the Performance Planning & Assessment (PPA) process and manage corrective actions with Plant Manager and HR.
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees; reinforce performance expectations.
Operate mixers, extruders, or forklifts as needed and provide break coverage or floor support.
Start up or shut down plant operations during shift transitions when required.
Monitor team morale and escalate operational concerns to plant leadership.
Support cross-training and employee development initiatives.
Ensure accurate and timely ERP production data entry
Contribute to achievement of departmental and shift KPIs
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience
Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Proven ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and drive results independently
Strong problem-solving and prioritization capability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (standing, walking, stairs, heat/cold exposure).
Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience in extrusion or continuous manufacturing processes.
Background in 24/7 or rotating shift production environments.
Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with OSHA and environmental regulatory compliance
Demonstrated success supporting culture change or safety transformation
Strong potential and interest in advancing to an Operations Manager role.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / 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.
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.
