Sr Facility Technical Manager Jobs

H.B. Fuller

Location:
United States, Fridley

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

The SrFacility Technical Manager is responsible for managing the quality effort for Fridley. The Facility Technical Manager is the in-plant expert concerning production of the facility’s product line and manages the laboratory staff. This position will ensure that the customer experience and business financial performance are aligned and improved through the reduction of quality incidents and improvement of quality processes across the facility and all functions. The Facility Technical Manager reports to the Fridley site Director and is a member of the site leadership team ensuring quality products are produced with safety and the environment as a value.

Job Responsibility:

Become familiar with and execute productivity, yield, and quality enhancement techniques and adjustments to process equipment and formulations
Troubleshoot quality problems, document and address issues with timely corrective actions
Recommend process and formulation improvements to new and existing products
Assist in process design and development
Batch validation and troubleshooting with R&D Chemist and Production Operators, including batch sheet computations
Oversee management of rework per standard business practices guidelines
Act as the ISO management representative for the facility, leading improvement and management of ISO procedures and work instructions
Support safe manufacturing practices and assist in compliance with all applicable safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures
Experience with ISO 9001
Develop, lead, and implement a plant quality assurance plan to reduce COPQ by conducting gap analysis and using tools such as SPC, control charts, Pareto diagrams, and 8D
Lead plant and customer quality problem investigations using analysis tools such as cause mapping and 8D
Exposure to continuous improvement techniques: 8D, TQM, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, 5S
Collaborate with Sales to understand and address voice of the customer and influence customer perspective with data and analysis
Collaborate with Operations to ensure manufacturing methods, processes, and performance are compliant and continuously improved
Provide customer service assistance for local sales and technical service as authorized
Ownership of site SAP data management: BOMs, Recipes, Master data, PI sheet, raw materials, and testing requirements
Build and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) for the facility, including synchronization and improvements per standard business practices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related degree
Strong competence with SAP or similar ERP systems
Experience with quality management systems and “Best Practices”
Experience leading and supervising others, communicating effectively, and solving problems independently or as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Nice to have:

Process control experience within the batch manufacturing process
5+ years’ experience in industry, at least 3 years in a Process, Technical or Leadership role
Six Sigma certification, (Green or Black Belt), experience in design for Six Sigma DFSS
Statistical Process Control experience with proven results implementing and managing continuous improvement systems
Knowledge, experience and demonstrated results improving process capability, monitored and controlled via a Capability Index
Proven track record of quality program management and quality improvement
Prior experience with adhesives

What we offer:

comprehensive benefits
incentive and recognitions programs
health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
paid time off
paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Sr Facility Technical Manager