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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

Position Title: Chemical Processing Supervisor

Location: ND Industries – Troy, MI

Shift: 7AM – 3:30PM, Monday – Friday (Flexible)

Position Overview:

The Chemical Processing Supervisor reports to the Business Manager and has primary responsibility for managing a department that manufactures micro encapsulated materials. In addition to multiple direct reports, this will require “hands on” work to assist with the set-up, operate/manufacture, trouble shoot, and optimize all equipment and processes in the production of Micro Encapsulated materials.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain daily/weekly manufacturing schedule
• Manage hourly workforce by enforcing safety and quality procedures, and maintaining daily production standards
• Maintain proper inventory and interface with suppliers
• Root cause analysis and methodical corrective action approaches required
• Create and maintain the departments SOPs
• Collect and report technical process data to R&D team
• Interface with various departments, suppliers, customers in a professional manner
• Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and manage purchase orders
• Maintain “hands-on” approach to managing team and training. Actively engaging in the daily operations
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-year technical degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Engineering or related Science degree
• 4 years of relevant experience required, must be in supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of structure property relationships of microencapsulation formulation ingredients and process.
• Able to work independently
• Good organizational, communication and computer skills
• A strong understanding for systems
• Fluency in English required.  

Preferred Requirements:

• 4-year technical degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Engineering or related Science degree
• Experience in chemical processing company

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.