Production Shift Manager

HB Fuller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Fuller in Houston, TX is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery while leading a multi-shift manufacturing team and coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role drives product scale-ups, process improvements, and ERP data integrity in a fast-paced, compliant environment. Strong leadership and hands-on problem-solving are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in multi-shift manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, organizational, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive results independently.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Engineering degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Execute operations per H.B. Fuller policies and procedures.
• Achieve production targets for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize assets.
• Lead product scale-ups and new product introductions.
• Identify and resolve issues using structured problem-solving.
• Manage shift-level inventory and ensure accurate ERP data entry.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-shift supervision

Conflict management

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

SAP

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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Production Shift Manager

Houston, TX / On-Site

Salary: $75,000.00-$95,000.00

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Execute operations per H.B. Fuller policies and procedures.
• Achieve production targets for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize assets.
• Lead product scale-ups and new product introductions.
• Identify and resolve issues using structured problem-solving.
• Manage shift-level inventory and ensure accurate ERP data entry.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team performance.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with multi-shift operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, organizational, team building and development and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive results independently
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of chemical plant operations and regulatory compliance.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

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

The salary for this role is $75,000.00- $95,000.00.

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.