Production Lead: Mix & Extrusion (Onsite)

H.B. Fuller; Pennington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company is seeking a Production Manager for its Lymington, Hampshire site. The role leads Mix and Extrusion operations, delivering safe, efficient production with a focus on lean principles and continuous improvement.

You will develop and mentor team leaders, drive 5S and process safety management, and manage costs while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products. Excellent communication with cross-functional partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• PSM experience.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with Lean initiatives (5S, Gemba Walks, waste reduction).
• Experience leading change in manufacturing.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mix and Extrusion operations to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing.
• Drive safety, environmental compliance and process safety management.
• Apply 5S and lean principles to improve housekeeping and performance.
• Develop and mentor team leaders and experts for a best-in-class workforce.
• Set vision and align operations with site and HB Fuller strategic priorities.
• Manage performance through standard systems and KPIs; deliver on-time, quality products.
• Control costs via budgeting and continuous improvement projects.
• Foster collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Finance and R&D.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Process Safety Management

SAP

Communication

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

H.B. Fuller Company is seeking a Production Manager for its Lymington, Hampshire site. The role leads Mix and Extrusion operations, delivering safe, efficient production with a focus on lean principles and continuous improvement.

You will develop and mentor team leaders, drive 5S and process safety management, and manage costs while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products. Excellent communication with cross-functional partners is essential.