Production Manager - Mix & Extrusion Leader

Electric Battery Adhesives; Pennington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is recruiting a Production Manager for the Lymington site to lead Mix and Extrusion operations. You will drive safety, efficiency and a high-performing manufacturing operation, mentoring leaders and implementing Lean and CI initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, deep process knowledge and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, ensuring on-time delivery of quality products while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven people management and team leadership experience
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands-on Lean initiatives: 5S, Gemba Walks, waste reduction
• Experience leading change in manufacturing environments
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Lead safety as a value and ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental procedures
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and 5S across the Mix and Extrusion operations
• Mentor and develop Team Leaders and field experts for a best-in-class workforce
• Create and implement vision for Mix and Extrusion aligned to site and HB Fuller’s overall vision
• Develop and execute organizational strategy for Mix and Extrusion in line with site strategy
• Ensure effective management systems to measure performance of Lymington operations
• Set standards for on-time delivery of quality products meeting customer needs
• Control costs via budgets and identify opportunities for improvement projects
• Build strong relationships with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Finance and R&D
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external partners; manage stakeholder expectations

Skills

People leadership

Process safety

Lean manufacturing

5S & CI

Change management

ERP (SAP)

Analytical skills

English fluency

Manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Mgmt degree or apprenticeship

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

H.B. Fuller is recruiting a Production Manager for the Lymington site to lead Mix and Extrusion operations. You will drive safety, efficiency and a high-performing manufacturing operation, mentoring leaders and implementing Lean and CI initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, deep process knowledge and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, ensuring on-time delivery of quality products while controlling costs.