Site Director

Site Director

Croda's manufacturingsite located in Alabaster, Alabama is the cornerstone of our Life Sciencesbusiness, home to the Avanti Research brand. As one of our largestmanufacturing sites in North America with approximately 200 employees, it servesas a centre of excellence to develop and manufacture lipids and otherbiomaterials that play a critical role in driving groundbreaking research and novelpharmaceutical applications.

Due to an internalpromotion, we are looking for an experienced Site Director to lead this siteinto its next phase of growth and to deliver on a long-term transformationprogram following significant capex investment.

Reporting into theLife Sciences Managing Director - Operations for North America you will befocused on shaping the future of the Alabaster site, driving operationalexcellence, cultural transformation, and long-term success whilst building ateam and culture aligned to Croda's purpose of 'Smart Science to Improve Lives.'
Who We're Looking For:

• Educational Background: Degree, MSc, or PhD in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in site leadership within a regulated Pharmaceutical/CDMO environment.
• Change Management: Ability to lead sustainable cultural and operational change and driving transformation within all areas on the site.
• Commitment to Safety: Strong appreciation for Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) and Quality systems within a heavily regulated industry (GMP, FDA etc.) with ability to lead a zero-harm safety culture.
• Talent Development: Excellent coaching and mentoring skills with a background in building diverse and high performing teams.
• Strong Cultural Fit: An empathetic leader. Low ego with a passion for continuous improvement and ability to work in a highly complex, fast-paced environment who can build collaborative cross functional relationships and networks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a 3 to 5-year strategy to solidify Alabaster as an industry leader in lipid development and manufacturing.
• Build High-Performance Teams: Recruit, develop, and mentor talent across all levels to ensure a strong and sustainable pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead continuous improvements in safety, quality, and operational processes to ensure we're always moving forward.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with commercial teams, R&D, and other Croda sites to drive innovation, maximize profitability, and align on shared goals.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold the highest standards in SHE, Quality and Regulatory requirements to maintain our industry leadership.
• Champion Site Investment: Advocate for resources and investment to support the growth and advancement of products, processes, and technologies.

Why Croda?At Croda, we believe our people arethe heart of our success. We're committed to fostering an environment where youcan grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Advance Your Career: Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy robust health and wellness programs, a 401k match, and performance-based share plans to reward your contributions.
• Balance Your Life: Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave let you focus on what matters most, both at work and at home.
• A Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

Croda recognizes employees as ourstrength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked toour ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a highvalue on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on thebasis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion,national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any otherbasis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, wemake reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religiouspractices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disabilityneeds. #LI-DB1