H.B. Fuller · 11 hours ago
Senior Production Manager
Fridley, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expH.B. Fuller is the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, dedicated to enhancing the quality and performance of everyday products. The Senior Production Manager will oversee production, shipping, and receiving operations at the Fridley site, leading a team to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement while ensuring operational excellence and alignment with company strategies.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Champion safety as a core value and ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations
Lead and drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and 5S across the facility
Develop, mentor, and support Fridley shift managers, field experts, and other operations personnel to build and maintain an engaged, high‑performing workforce
Partner and share knowledge with peers to contribute to a collaborative, co‑development work environment
Create and execute the operational vision for the Fridley site in alignment with site and company-wide strategies
Develop and implement organizational strategies that support H.B. Fuller’s strategic priorities
Utilize robust management systems to measure, evaluate, and improve operational performance
Establish and maintain high production standards to ensure on-time delivery of quality products that meet customer needs
Manage operational and capital budgets, prioritize cost‑reduction initiatives, and lead continuous improvement projects
Build and maintain strong working relationships with commercial, marketing, operations, supply chain, HR, Finance, and R&D teams
Facilitate collaborative teamwork across the site and with external partners; manage stakeholder expectations and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with a strong record of success
Demonstrated experience leading significant change within a manufacturing environment
Proven success in organizational development and building high-performing teams
Experience driving change management initiatives
Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills; able to prioritize, align teams, and achieve defined goals
Effective communicator, coach, and collaborator across levels and functions
Ability to escalate and resolve conflicts effectively
Fluent in English
Preferred
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
Experience applying continuous improvement tools (TQM, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
Experience in distribution or warehouse operations
MBA (Operations, Finance, Accounting)
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Comprehensive benefits
Incentive and recognitions programs
Health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
H.B. Fuller
H.B. Fuller Company is formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Celeste Mastin
CEO and President
John Corkrean
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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