Team Leader

About the role

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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 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 Team Lead supports daily operations, coordinates team activities, and helps achieve safety, quality, service, and productivity goals. This role provides guidance, training, and performance support while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The Team Lead partners with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily team workflows and staffing assignments.
• Monitor safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Provide coaching, training, and onboarding support.
• Communicate priorities, updates, and operational goals.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Support problem-solving and escalation resolution.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, logistics, or a related environment.
• 1+ year of experience leading projects, processes, or team activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without current sponsorship requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience using ERP, inventory, or production tracking systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive benefits
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401K contributions
• Paid time