
Senior Production Manager
H.B. Fuller · Chagrin Falls, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $130k–$150k
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at H.B. Fuller (chemicals) in Chagrin Falls, OH. 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
- 10+ years · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, 5S, Value stream mapping, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $130k–$150k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $121k–$150k. This one lists $130k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 22 production engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 73%
- ✓ Lean 55%
- EHS / safety 41%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- Union environment 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Value stream mapping, DMAIC, FMEA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at H.B. Fuller
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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requirements
and working in a system of prevention each day. This position will also work with the other functional leaders, regional and global roles to design, implement and maintain local systems and processes to raise Houston to best-in-class levels for the adhesives business.
Primary
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and manage Site Production supervisors and operators, and work alongside Site Engineers, a Maintenance Manager and Warehouse Manager.
- ◆Understand, apply and drive safety as a value.
- ◆Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health and environmental procedures, regulations, and rules.
- ◆Lead and drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and 5S.
- ◆Develop and mentor plant leadership and field experts to ensure a best-in-class and engaged workforce is built and maintained.
- ◆Create and implement vision for the Chagrin Falls site in alignment with HB Fuller’s overall vision.
- ◆Develop and execute organizational strategy for the Chagrin Falls site in alignment with HB Fuller’s strategic priorities.
- ◆Ensure effective management systems are utilized to manage and measure Chagrin Falls site performance.
- ◆Set and maintain standards that ensure on-time delivery of quality products that meet customer needs.
- ◆Control costs through close management of operational expenses by identifying, prioritizing, and pursuing continuous improvement projects.
- ◆Build and maintain strong working relationships with commercial, marketing, operations, supply chain, HR, Finance and R&D partners. Facilitate collaborative teamwork within the facility and with external partners. Manage stakeholder expectations. Prioritize work to effectively focus on critical items and deliver quality results by deadline.
Requirements
- ✓BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- ✓10+ years of progressive operations and operations management with proven track record of success.
- ✓Demonstrated expertise in managing significant change within a manufacturing operating environment.
- ✓Demonstrated success in organizational development and team building.
- ✓Analytical interpretation and advanced problem-solving skills - able to prioritize and align the organization on priorities with an ability to bring successful closure to the defined goals.
- ✓Demonstrated track record of successfully driving change management.
- ✓Proactive, effective coach, communicator and collaborator with team, peers, senior leaders, and external partners.
- ✓Ability to escalate and/or address conflicts/disagreements effectively.
- ✓Fluent in English.
Requirements
- ✓Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP database management systems.
- ✓Six Sigma certification, (Green or Black Belt).
- ✓Exposure to applications using continuous improvement techniques; TQM, Problem Solving DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEAs, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream mapping
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000.
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 .
The Senior Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for the Chagrin Falls, OH site.
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