Team Leader

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.

The Team Leader reports to a Production Manager and has primary responsibility for floor-level leadership in a production facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

This individual will be involved in a variety of production and leadership responsibilities to include:

* Assist the Production manager in executing the production schedules.

* Direct daily work flow / assign work to employees.

* Operate a mixer, extruder, or forklift as required

* Monitor the mood of the team and plant, in general, and bring issues to the attention of plant management.

* Fill in to give other employees required, scheduled "breaks"

* Enforce all safety rules

* Shut down or start up the plant as appropriate

* Routinely assist in the training of other personnel

* Enter or direct data entry to the SAP system, information regarding production processes.

* Support and strive to attain shift / departmental goals

* Provide input to manager for performance and competency evaluations, and training requirements

* Responsible for daily departmental report and housekeeping.

* Take an active role in team projects such as housekeeping, safety, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, and Dupont "Stop"

* Work to maximize the effectiveness of the work group

* Assist upper management in maintaining the highest morale possible.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out written and/or oral instructions.

* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

* Ability to direct work, coach, and train subordinates and peers.

* Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership.

* Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

* A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency is necessary.

* Three (3) years at HBF as a Production III or combination of related experience in a similar manufacturing environment, and/or post-secondary education, to equal seven + (7) years.

* At least 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, Material Safety Data Sheets, batch sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* At least 2+ years of experience completing documentation for work processes.

* At least 3+ years' experience utilizing math by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Lean Six Sigma training.

Physical Environment:

* While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand.

* The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, use hands to remove or lift boxes, stretch and reach with arms extended, and stoop.

* The employee must, regularly, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, alone, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.

Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

* Accountability for Results: Demonstrates a bias for action - translates goals and objectives into actionable plans and results.

* Build and Lead Effective Teams: Attracts and retains the best people. Invests in people to ensure organizational success. Actively manages Performance. Fosters Change and Innovation: Seeks solutions that strengthen quality, value, service and effectiveness. Respectfully challenges the way "things are done" and supports others in doing so. Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates and responds to market trends and opportunities. Delivers on promises made. Demonstrates Business Acumen and Business Agility: Knows the specifics of the business. Engages in effective operational and strategic planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

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.