Manager Quality Assurance

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Quality Management Systems compliant with ISO 9001 and applicable requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory operations.
• Monitor quality KPIs and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate nonconforming materials, customer complaints, and process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to improve process capability and product consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, quality management, or process operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams or projects.
• Experience with ISO 9001, quality auditing, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in regulated manufacturing environments.

Pay

The salary for this role is $95,000-$125,000, based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Health & wellness benefits.
• 401K contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Eligibility may vary.