Plant Quality & Process Improvement Lead

H.B. Fuller Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Facility Technical Manager to lead plant quality systems, lab operations, and process optimization.

You will act as the in-plant technical expert for manufacturing processes and formulations while driving continuous improvement and ensuring product performance and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and R&D to address customer needs, oversee SAP data integrity, and lead audits to maintain ISO 9000 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or technical leadership roles.
• Experience applying SPC and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality strategy, reducing COPQ using SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis tools.
• Manage laboratory operations, including staff supervision, testing processes, and equipment calibration.
• Serve as technical expert for production processes, formulations, and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and process capability.
• Lead internal and external audits and maintain ISO 9000 compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and R&D to address customer needs and resolve quality issues.
• Oversee SAP data integrity, including BOMs, recipes, and quality specifications.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI), scale-up activities, and quality planning efforts.

Skills

SPC analysis

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

H.B. Fuller Company in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Facility Technical Manager to lead plant quality systems, lab operations, and process optimization.

You will act as the in-plant technical expert for manufacturing processes and formulations while driving continuous improvement and ensuring product performance and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and R&D to address customer needs, oversee SAP data integrity, and lead audits to maintain ISO 9000 compliance.