Operations Specialist II

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 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Operations Specialist II

Michigan Center, MI (on-site)

1st shift, M-F

Position Overview

The Operations Specialist II reports to The Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for clerical/administrative duties associated with HR, manufacturing, and general office support. Duties include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and distribute reports, organizing the flow of information through the management team.
• Assist in Month / Year end inventory.
• Organize all on-site events such as safety celebrations, holiday parties, and business meetings and maintain meeting room schedules, availability, and setup.
• Develop and maintain management communication plans, plant-wide communications, and town hall presentations.
• Perform requisition support for ERP systems (non-HR needs)
• Develop and maintain an annual calendar
• Maintain and support the Union contract during the life of the contract and during negotiations.
• Maintain union attendance records via the payroll system
• Manage the Timekeeping system and badge administration
• Schedule onboarding for new hires, collaborate with corporate stakeholders on the to ensure that new hires can log into UKG, ADP, Workday, LMS. Create agenda schedule to include union committee member slot on schedule.
• Support site training to include logistics and event prep and execution.
• Administer the scheduling of Labor Management Meetings and notes.
• Train new supervisors on how to electronically file documents such as disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans are properly stored within the HRIS system. Update master PIP/Disciplinary tracker.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building experience.
• Organization and Time Management skills.
• 3 years of Administrative Experience.
• 1+ years of Human Resources experience, employee relations, onboarding, etc.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a unionized workforce.
• Ability to continually looks for new & better ways to get tasks done.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business support systems (e.g. SAP, online portals, etc.).

Physical Environment

• Typical office setting will be sitting for long periods of time.
• 10% of time exposure to the plant as needed will have to wear the proper PPE.

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.