Production Team Leader in Tamworth

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s 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.

Position Overview

The Production Team Leader (PM Shift) oversees daily operations across the Solution Shop and Small Decant Area to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production performance. This role leads and develops a team of operatives, supports achievement of the production schedule, and drives continuous improvement. The position works closely with senior operatives and cross‑functional teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the PM shift and ensure safe, efficient execution of production activities.
• Align daily priorities, resource planning, and performance with the Production Manager and Senior Operatives.
• Allocate operatives based on competence and production needs.
• Communicate targets clearly and monitor progress throughout the shift.
• Adjust resources based on changes to the production schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and embed 5S principles.
• Oversee PPE use and ensure compliance with national and company safety standards.
• Conduct start‑of‑shift meetings, SIC meetings, and complete accurate handovers.
• Secure the site safely at end of shift.
• Record and analyze production data to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, work instructions, and safety protocols.
• Ability to operate and monitor production equipment.
• Competent IT user, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA training provided).
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving capability.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience conducting risk assessments in partnership with Compliance or EHS teams.
• Background in managing performance reviews, T&A, and basic employee relations actions.
• Experience developing SOPs, one‑point lessons, or similar documentation.

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.