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Maintenance Manager

H.B. Fuller · Fridley, MN

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$95k–$125k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at H.B. Fuller (chemicals) in Fridley, MN. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, DMAIC, FMEA
Base pay
$95k–$125k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 422 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay
About 10% below similar roles

Typical $104k–$140k, from 169 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 52%
  • ✓ Team leadership 31%
  • Automation 26%
  • ✓ FMEA 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at H.B. Fuller

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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requirements

and continuously improving daily plant operations. The position collaborates with peer managers and global/regional leaders to design, implement, and sustain systems that support world-class manufacturing performance.

Primary

Budgetary Responsibility

  • ◆Oversight of maintenance cost center budgets.
  • ◆Develop business cases for capital and budget increases.
  • ◆Active participation in annual capital planning processes.

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
  • ✓3–5 years of experience in maintenance management, reliability, or capital project leadership.
  • ✓Proven experience leading significant change within a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • ✓Strong analytical, prioritization, and advanced problem-solving skills.
  • ✓Effective coach, communicator, collaborator, and conflict resolver.
  • ✓Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • ✓Process Safety Management experience.
  • ✓Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (TQM, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).
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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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 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 Maintenance Manager reports to the Production Director and is responsible for all plant maintenance and capital activities at the Fridley site. This role leads the maintenance team in building a best-in-class culture of Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Success is achieved by ensuring every employee is focused on meeting customer

Maintenance Leadership & Safety

  • •Drive Safety as a core value and ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
  • •Lead continuous improvement efforts in housekeeping and 5S across the facility.
  • •Provide hands-on support and leadership in complex mechanical and electrical repairs, including PLCs, variable speed drives, and equipment programming.
  • •Develop, mentor, and coach maintenance personnel to build an engaged, high-performing workforce.
  • •Create and implement a clear organizational vision for the Fridley maintenance function aligned with site and company strategy.

Operations Support & Systems Management

  • •Utilize robust management systems to track, evaluate, and improve maintenance performance and equipment availability.
  • •Establish and maintain standards of work to ensure high-quality, on-time production that meets customer needs.
  • •Build and manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) strategies within the CMMS, including work order creation, assignment, and scheduling.
  • •Control maintenance costs, manage budgets, and identify/prioritize continuous improvement opportunities.
  • •Lead contractor scheduling, coordination, and onsite work.

Capital & Continuous Improvement

  • •Project-manage site capital projects and participate in larger capital initiatives led by Capital Project Managers.
  • •Drive process improvement activities through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and co-development with peer groups.
  • •Ensure best practices and lessons learned are embedded into plant systems and processes.
  • •Demonstrate and reinforce key H.B. Fuller competencies: Innovation, Accountability, Performance Excellence, Change & Risk Taking, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

People & Team Development

  • •Mentor and support maintenance personnel to foster a high-engagement, continuous-improvement culture.
  • •Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across the site and broader organization.
  • •Build and maintain a cohesive, high-performing maintenance team.
  • •Supervise shift maintenance personnel

Physical Demands

  • •Regular physical activity in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing, and extended periods of sitting.
  • •Routinely lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasionally over 100 lbs with assistance.
  • •Work around high-speed machinery, noise, heat, solvents, and chemicals.
  • •Occasional travel as needed.

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 - $125,000.

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 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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