Shift Production Supervisor

H.B. Fuller
Tucker, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/15/2024 CLOSED ON 7/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Production Supervisor position at H.B. Fuller?

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.

Shift Production Supervisor

Location: Tucker, GA

Shift: Shift, Pittman Schedule (12 hour shift, hours 6:00am to 6:30pm)

The H.B. Fuller manufacturing site in Tucker, GA is a 24/7 operation that manufactures hot-melt adhesives for use in many industries and applications. The Shift Production Supervisor will maintain all H.B. Fuller quality and safety programs and ensure that the shift team meets all applicable quality and safety requirements. There will be collaboration with the plant manager and plant leadership team to establish annual goals and objectives for the facility, including areas pertaining to budget, census, and productivity. This person will manage the team in accordance with H.B. Fuller policies, practices, procedures, and programs.

Primary Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Ensure that a safe work environment is present and that all team members are actively following safety rules.
  • Work to meet customer expectations regarding product quality and on-time-delivery.
  • Work with the maintenance staff to track and minimize production downtime and support proactive asset management initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and track training for team members.
  • Participate in the facility meetings and actively serve as member of on-going plant committees (safety, quality, 5S, Housekeeping, CAC).
  • Lead shift meetings for shift transitions, safety, quality, 5s, housekeeping.
  • Identify quality, safety, housekeeping, productivity, and engagement issues. Using H.B. Fuller policies as a guideline, engage the team to understand root cause and develop possible solutions using a disciplined process improvement methodology.
  • Accountable for inventory, including reconciling material loss. Learn, implement, and coach team on ERP system. Audit ERP transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Build and lead teams. Support development of employees.
  • Drive objectives using the Performance Planning & Assessment (PPA) process for direct reports within deadline. Handle all corrective action according to established guidelines, in coordination with the plant manager, and the human resources manager.
  • Participate in interviewing and selection process for new employees, and actively manage the on-boarding process for new hires, in accordance with established guidelines.


Minimum Requirements

  • High School diploma and 5 years of related production experience, of which at least 2 years at a supervisory level OR Bachelor’s in a technical discipline with a minimum of 3 months of manufacturing/internship experience
  • 3 years’ experience leading and supervising others, and solve problems independently
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams established to accomplish specific objectives
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations manually, with the aid of a calculator, or with computerized spreadsheets
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Experience with MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a plant environment, walking, standing, stairs, heat, cold
  • Able to lift 50 pounds


Preferred Requirements

  • B.S. in a technical discipline
  • Knowledge of packaging equipment
  • Familiarity with disciplined process improvement tools
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP system


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

The salary for this role is $85,000 - 90,000.

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.

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000

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