Facility Technical Manager

Role details

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 Facility Technical Manager is responsible for leading plant quality systems, laboratory operations, and process optimization to ensure consistent product performance and customer satisfaction. This role serves as the in-plant technical expert for manufacturing processes and formulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners cross-functionally to reduce quality incidents, improve operational efficiency, and support business performance.

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead plant quality strategy, reducing cost of poor quality (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

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

- 3+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or technical leadership roles

- Demonstrated experience applying statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement methodologies

- Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes with measurable outcomes

- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

- Experience managing technical or laboratory teams for 3+ years with direct reports

- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training

- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems managing BOMs, recipes, and master data

- Knowledge of regulatory standards (ISO 9000, OSHA, DOT, RCRA) and batch manufacturing environments, preferably adhesives

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

The salary for this role is $95,000-$113,000.

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.

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.