Site Engineering Manager

About the role

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Engineering department.
• Ensure departmental operations meet business requirements, operational budgets and that all processes are compliant with Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE) and cGMP rules defined by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Croda Group, Region, Business Sector and Avanti as well as guidance from recognized regulatory bodies.
• Accountable for administrative and technical oversight, spend, and strategic direction of Capital Program & Maintenance Program.
• Serve as a member of the local Site Leadership Team that has the functional responsibility for developing and implementing a site-specific operational strategy ensuring organizational capability and appropriate management of the site.
• Collaborate with peers in SHE and Quality to ensure plant utilities, equipment and systems are operated in a cost-effective manner that are compliant with all safety and quality policies and regulations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, basic science or business management.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as production manager, process manager, project manager, or plant engineer.
• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical, medical device or food.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business strategies, i.e., organizational structure, change management, budget development, project management and strategic staffing plan.
• Recognize unanticipated or adverse outcomes or deviations; able to use technical expertise, experience, data analysis, and creativity to evaluate and identify root causes to propose corrective actions or resolutions of increasing complexity; able to independently and rapidly take corrective actions to resolve technical problems of suitable complexity.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations related to safety and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of the use of PPE, safety protocols and practices related to working with air exposure to hazardous chemicals that could potentially affect the health of the employee.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical product/excipient manufacturing process.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers and employees at all levels including senior management.

Skills

• Technical expertise in engineering, process management, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental compliance regulations.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Schedule

On-site position based at our Alabaster, AL site.

Contact Information

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.

Additional Information

This is an on-site position based at our Alabaster, AL site. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.