Night Production Manager

Royal Adhesive & Sealants LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in South Bend, IN is hiring a Night Production Manager to lead overnight manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

The role supervises teams, optimizes processes, and tracks performance metrics to meet targets. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (bachelor's preferred), 5+ years in manufacturing, and 2+ years of people leadership, with experience in chemical or industrial settings preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience in a production setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production metrics and meet operational targets.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support night shift production teams to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals
• Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and procedures
• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., throughput, downtime, scrap rates)
• Lead shift handoffs and communicate production updates across teams
• Coach and develop team members through feedback, training, and performance management
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

Safety compliance

Quality targets

Data metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

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 Night Production Manager leads overnight manufacturing operations at H.B. Fuller’s South Bend site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for supervising teams, optimizing processes, and meeting production targets while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The position partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and support overall plant performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and support night shift production teams to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals
• Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and procedures
• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., throughput, downtime, scrap rates)
• Lead shift handoffs and communicate production updates across teams
• Coach and develop team members through feedback, training, and performance management
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
• 2+ years of people leadership experience in a production setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage production metrics and meet operational targets
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in chemical, adhesives, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP, MES) and data analysis tools
• Experience supporting multi-shift or 24/7 production operations

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $135,000-$155,000. 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, age, 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.