Operations Manager

HB Fuller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.

You will drive operational excellence through leadership, process improvement, and data-driven decision making in a cross-functional setting. You will partner with supply chain, finance, and other teams to meet service and cost goals while coaching supervisors and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience leading projects or process improvement initiatives.
• Authorization to work without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Allocate staffing and resources based on production plans and demand.
• Implement Lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coach and develop supervisors and production team members.
• Track and analyze KPIs; implement corrective actions for performance gaps.
• Partner with supply chain, finance, and operations teams to meet service and cost goals.
• Manage departmental spending and support inventory and planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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 Operations Manager leads daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role drives operational excellence through leadership, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The position partners cross-functionally to ensure efficient, compliant, and reliable production while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets
• Allocate staffing and resources based on production plans and demand
• Implement Lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Coach and develop supervisors and production team members
• Track and analyze KPIs; implement corrective actions for performance gaps
• Partner with supply chain, finance, and operations teams to meet service and cost goals
• Manage departmental spending and support inventory and planning activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience leading projects or process improvement initiatives
• Authorization to work without employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in chemical, industrial, or process manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Experience with KPI reporting, cost analysis, and data-driven decision-making

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $115,000-$140,000.

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, 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.