Night Production Manager
H.B. Fuller · South Bend, IN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $135k–$155k
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at H.B. Fuller (chemicals) in South Bend, IN. Supervise and support night shift production teams to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Painting / coating, MES
- Base pay
- $135k–$155k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 6+)
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Root cause 50%
- EHS / safety 40%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- ✓ Six Sigma 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: H.B. Fuller in South Bend
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
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Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise and support night shift production teams to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals
- ◆Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and procedures
- ◆Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., throughput, downtime, scrap rates)
- ◆Lead shift handoffs and communicate production updates across teams
- ◆Coach and develop team members through feedback, training, and performance management
- ◆Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve operational issues
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field preferred
- ✓5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
- ✓2+ years of people leadership experience in a production setting
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage production metrics and meet operational targets
- ✓Legal authorization to work in the United States
Requirements
- ✓Experience in chemical, adhesives, or industrial manufacturing environments
- ✓Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- ✓Proficiency with manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP, MES) and data analysis tools
- ✓Experience supporting multi-shift or 24/7 production operations
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $135,000-$155,000.
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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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 .
Position Overview
The Night Production Manager leads overnight manufacturing operations at H.B. Fuller’s South Bend site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for supervising teams, optimizing processes, and meeting production targets while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The position partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and support overall plant performance.
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