Technical Services Manager - Adhesives

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 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.

Engineering Adhesives is a solutions provider to customers across many exciting market segments. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will build a world-class technical service organization by leveraging best practices from within the organization and developing new methods to provide value to our customers.

The Technical Service Manager - Adhesives position manages technical specialists that will support markets in Engineering Adhesives Americas. They provide technical direction, support strategic planning, allocate resources, and drive process improvement initiatives. Their leadership extends to mentoring, coaching, and talent development within teams. Additionally, they have increased involvement in strategy development, providing input on how technical initiatives align with broader organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervision of 2+ direct reports

• Delivering customer value through technical support directly or indirectly through coaching to achieve customer satisfaction

• Collaborates with commercial, technical, product management, and operations to deliver timely value to customers

• Builds competitive advantage by building product/solution offerings that are differentiated.

• Proactively identifies and assumes ownership for activities to advance our technical service organization

• Fosters and develops a sustainable knowledge of customer processes, products and applications beyond the use of H.B. Fuller products

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 12 years of relevant work experience OR Associates or technical degree in related area of study and at least 10 years of relevant work experienceOR Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related area of study & at least 8years of relevant work experience

• 5+ years of experience in adhesive and sealants application processes

• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Leadership experience

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in transportation/mobility and durable assembly markets

• Experience with multiple adhesive or sealant chemistries

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

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, 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.