Overview
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 Manager leads manufacturing operations at the Tamworth site, reporting to the Plant Manager. This role drives a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence to meet customer requirements. The position collaborates with regional and global teams to implement systems and processes that elevate Tamworth to best-in-class performance.
Responsibilities
* Champion safety as a core value and ensure compliance with all regulations.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including housekeeping and 5S.
* Mentor and develop Team Leaders and field experts to build an engaged workforce.
* Align Tamworth operations with site and company strategic priorities.
* Implement management systems to monitor and improve performance.
* Ensure on-time delivery of quality products that meet customer needs.
* Manage operational and capital budgets, driving cost control and efficiency.
* Foster collaboration across commercial, supply chain, HR, finance, and R&D teams.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations effectively.
* Promote H.B. Fuller competencies such as innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering discipline or equivalent qualification (e.g. HNC, NVQ) or relevant work experience.
* 5+ years of progressive operations experience in manufacturing.
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong coaching, communication, and collaboration abilities.
* Ability to manage conflict and escalate issues appropriately.
* Fluency in English.
Preferred Requirements
* Experience leading change in manufacturing environments.
* Organizational development and team-building expertise.
* Process Safety Management experience.
* Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
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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.
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