Production Manager

1 week ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom H.B. Fuller Full time

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.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Are you a dynamic Production Manager with a passion for chemical manufacturing? Yes? Then join our Preston site leadership team You'll oversee our production lines and warehouse operations, ensuring top-notch safety, efficiency, and quality. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of up to 22 employees to achieve excellence every day.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing and warehouse operations comply with UK legislation and H.B. Fuller EHS standards.
  • Production Management: Oversee the production of bonding agents across five areas, managing an annual output of tonnes.
  • Efficiency & Quality: Ensure production processes meet customer expectations for lead times and quality.
  • Project Support: Assist with project management in areas such as PSM, equipment, quality, and logistics.Implement and adhere to EHS standards with support from the EHS manager.Foster and maintain a high-standard safety culture.Ensure adhesive production aligns with safety, quality, and agreed service levels.Plan manpower resources, including managing temporary labor as needed.Lead and develop production staff, promoting growth and excellence.Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure high equipment availability.
  • Monitor and report on plant performance using KPIs.Continuously optimize production standards and processes.Prepare project proposals and capital expenditure requests.
  • Participate in customer audits as required.
  • Serve as acting Plant Manager when necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: +5 years in a leading manufacturing role within the chemical industry.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, strong technical understanding, and proficiency with standard software (MS Office).
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Hands-on approach; strong leadership skills, and performance management expertise.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience in an international environment.
  • Knowledge of 5S principles, Lean, Six Sigma (Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus).
  • Proven leadership and performance management record.
  • Proficiency with ERP tools and inventory management, specifically PRISM/SAP.
Join us to lead a dynamic team and drive excellence in production at our Preston site. Apply today to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative Global Market Leader

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.

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