3rd Shift Supervisor

H.B. Fuller•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position provides direct floor leadership for the assigned shift, partnering with the Production Manager to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role oversees daily shift operations, employee performance management (PPA), training, and troubleshooting to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years production experience
2+ years supervisory experience
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Proven collaborator with strong work ethic and accountability mindset

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or 4-year degree (Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Business, or related)
Forklift certified
First Aid/CPR certified
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt preferred)
Proficiency in OSHA regulations and 5S methodologies

Responsibilities

Provides direct floor leadership for assigned shift
Partners with Production Manager to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
Oversees daily shift operations, employee performance management (PPA), training, and troubleshooting to ensure operational excellence
Directly supervises 10–15 full-time hourly employees and up to 5 contract employees
Coaches, develops, and motivates teams to maximize performance and morale
Administers Performance Planning & Administration (PPA) and corrective actions in partnership with HR
Leads hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training for new employees
Serves on and contributes to plant committees (Safety, Quality, 5S, Housekeeping)
Acts as facility lead in the absence of the Production Manager
Drives continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and productivity
Utilizes problem-solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to resolve production and quality issues
Ensures adherence to batch sheets, SOPs, quality systems, and safety standards
Coordinates with Maintenance to minimize downtime and support proactive asset management
Partners with Scheduler to execute production plans and meet customer requirements
Ensures accurate production and inventory reporting and effective shift-to-shift communication
Promotes a safe, clean, and collaborative work environment
Leads safety training, compliance efforts, and workplace organization (5S)
Investigates root causes of quality issues and drives corrective actions
Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and internal quality programs
Manages staffing levels to optimize labor efficiency and minimize manufacturing costs
Reduces yield loss, scrap, and batch adjustments through process discipline
Follows standard business practices to ensure transaction accuracy