As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fullerās (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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
As a member of the site leadership team, the QC Lab Manager ensures quality products are produced with safety and environmental stewardship as core values. This role manages laboratory operations, quality systems, and technical support for production processes, driving continuous improvement and compliance with ISO standards.
Primary Responsibilities
ā¢ Manage 4ā5 direct reports in the Quality Laboratory and oversee all lab processes
ā¢ Ensure general lab services, housekeeping, sample preparation, and equipment maintenance/calibration
ā¢ Lead incoming raw material quality control
ā¢ Lead, manage, and improve plant quality systems, including ISO compliance with internal and external auditors
ā¢ Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and synchronize improvements
ā¢ Oversee rework management per standard business practices
ā¢ Improve product quality through gap analysis and tools such as SPC, Pareto charts, and 8D
ā¢ Lead customer and plant quality investigations using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
ā¢ Collaborate with Operations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement using Six Sigma and statistical tools
ā¢ Serve as in-plant expert on production processes and product lines
ā¢ Execute productivity, yield, and quality enhancements via process adjustments and/or formulation changes
ā¢ Collaborate with R&D on new product introduction (NPI), scale-up, and raw material acquisition
ā¢ Assist in process design and development, MOCs, and capital projects
ā¢ Lead Kaizen events and broader team engagement for process improvements applying manufacturing best practices
ā¢ BS/BA Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
ā¢ Minimum 3 yearsā experience in the chemical industry in roles such as Process Engineer or Quality Manager
ā¢ Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
ā¢ Strong communication skills and ability to lead and supervise others
ā¢ Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
ā¢ Familiarity with quality management systems and best practices
ā¢ Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
ā¢ Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
ā¢ Proven track record in quality program management and improvement
ā¢ Exposure to continuous improvement techniques (8D, TQM, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean, 5S)
ā¢ Extensive SPC experience and continuous improvement implementation
ā¢ Experience with ISO 9000 standards and audits
ā¢ Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
ā¢ Experience improving process capability using statistical tools
ā¢ 3 years of management experience
ā¢ Process control experience within batch manufacturing
ā¢ Adhesives industry experience
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