What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at H.B. Fuller - USA?
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.
Production Supervisor
**South Bend, IN (Washington St) **
3rd Shift: 10pm-6am
Position Overview
H.B. Fuller is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead shift operations and ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently. This role supports continuous improvement and fosters a collaborative, high-performance team environment. The Production Supervisor reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and coach production staff to meet performance expectations
Monitor and report production metrics, downtime, and shift handoffs
Support operators in resolving daily production challenges
Enforce safety, quality, and operational standards
Partner with HR on performance documentation and recognition
Maintain compliance with union agreements
Identify and address safety and environmental concerns
Drive continuous improvement and support planning processes
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma with 4 years of manufacturing leadership experience
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles
Working knowledge of Adage or SAP systems
Proven success in improving on-time delivery performance
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $76,000/yr and up based on experience.
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.
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.
Salary : $76,000