Site Engineering Manager

Site Engineering Manager

Croda is a FTSE
100 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. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Site Engineering Manager to join our Operations team.

What You'll Be Doing

The Site Engineering Manager is responsible for the site engineering department ensuring it has the necessary leadership, organization, capabilities, and capacity to provide site engineering deliverables to meet business objectives and the manufacturing plan.

Provides administrative and technical oversight for maintenance, utilities, plant and project engineering, validation, site engineering competencies and information technology functions.

Ensures departmental operations meet business requirements, operational budgets and that all processes are compliant with SHE and cGMP regulations.

Is accountable for departmental capital spend, engineering expense budget, determination and performance of engineering providers, reliability of assets over short and longer term, and maintenance of engineering standards.

Determines the strategic direction of site engineering, setting the plan for processes and manages interdepartmental relationships to increase efficiency and profitability.

Member of the 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.

Develop and adapt processes and organizational structure to provide necessary management, capabilities, and resources to create a culture of operational excellence with the aim being to achieve growth plans through capex and continuous improvements.

Collaborates 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.

Determines and implements the maintenance philosophy for the site to ensure all utilities, equipment, and systems are operated and maintained to deliver optimal reliability and uptime.

Who We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

10+ years of experience in a leadership role managing teams in a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical or medical device.

Demonstratable track record of leading sustainable cultural and operational change and driving transformation.

Possesses knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and how they apply to manufacturing operations.

Strong Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE) and Quality systems appreciation with the ability to lead a zero-harm safety culture.

Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

What We Offer:

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.

Generous PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid Holidays

And more!

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

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.

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