Night Shift Manufacturing Lead - Lean & Safety

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

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.