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Team Leader at H.B. Fuller in Wilmington, CA
Job Description
Team Leader
Location: Wilmington, California, USA · On - Site
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.
Position Overview
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.
Primary 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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Requirements
- 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.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is .In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
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, age, 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.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.