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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives segment develops adhesive solutions for the automotive and aerospace, wood and composite, electronics and energy, glass, durable assembly, and bus, truck, rail and recreational vehicle industries. As these dynamic markets continue to change, and consumers demand lighter, safer, greener and more reliable products, we partner with our customers to deliver highly engineered solutions.

Plant Manager

Fridley MN & Maple Grove MN

The Plant Manager reports to the Engineering Adhesives North America Operations Director and has multi-site responsibilities for the growing Fridley and Maple Grove, Minnesota plants.

This position will have 5 -10 direct reports and indirect responsibility for over 80 employees in the plants. They will have direct control over a $10 million operating budget, and facility capital projects that drive improvements and will work closely with division and regional EHS, Quality, Engineering, and Sourcing to effectively introduce new products and processes.

They will work with the management team to make H.B. Fuller a great place to work, where employees are engaged and have the opportunity for career growth and is responsible for developing and gaining support for both the operating and capital budgets and will drive continuous improvement efforts and achievement of plant goals and objectives.  

This position is responsible for serving the customer by creating and maintaining a clean, safe, highly productive plant, while making the most efficient and cost-conscious use of the equipment, materials, and employees to produce high quality products on first pass production runs. This individual needs to seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the way "things are done,” supporting others in doing so, and managing change effectively.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

10+ years of progressive operations management and with proven track record of success.

Prior experience demonstrating success in leading a facility and managing a facility through a turnaround or growth events.

Ability to effectively engage employees at all levels in a positive manner that fosters team building and community and help identify succession plans for high potential employees.

Effective, strong communications and analytical skills, be persuasive and have good general management instincts.

Experience maintaining a safety culture, and developing programs related to EHS.

Experience with ISO, Standard Work, and Zero-Defect methodologies.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry.

MBA or graduate degree, (Operations Management, Finance, Accounting).

Expertise in SAP or similar ERP database management systems.

Multi-site experience.

Process control and Quality control experience.

Knowledge of the chemistry involved in the manufacturing of the products at the specific site.

Six Sigma certification, (Green or Black Belt), experience in design for Six Sigma DFSS.

Exposure to applications using continuous improvement techniques; TQM, Problem Solving DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA’s, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Value Stream mapping.

Knowledge, experience and demonstrated results improving process capability, monitored and controlled via a Capability Index.

Experience with adhesives.

Demonstrates Business Acumen and Business Agility.

Knows the specifics of the business.

Engages in effective operational and strategic planning.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

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

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.