Managing Director - Operations

Managing Director - Operations

At Croda, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission-to innovate,sustain, and improve everyday life. As a global leader in Life Sciences andConsumer Care, we develop cutting-edge ingredients that shape the productspeople rely on daily. With 6,000 employees across 20+ countries, we are apurpose-driven organization committed to pioneering research and breakthroughsolutions that set new industry standards.

Reporting to the Vice President of North America, you will be a keymember of the North America leadership team, driving operational excellence andefficiency across four GMP and high-hazard manufacturing sites. In this role, besidesbeing responsible for 5 manufacturing sites in the region, you will leadcritical regional functions, including Safety and Environment, PSRA, Quality,Capital Investment Management, Procurement, Sustainability, and ensuring Crodaupholds the highest standards in safety, compliance, and performance.

This is a uniqueopportunity for a progressive operations leader to foster a high-performanceculture and implement an operations strategy that meets customer expectationsand strengthens Croda's position as a market leader.

Who we're looking for:

• An authentic, people-first leader who champions Croda's Values, Purpose, and Ethics, creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
• Proven experience leading multiple manufacturing sites in the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of empathy, inclusion, and accountability.
• Passion for behavioural safety with strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing and high hazard process safety operations
• Strong background in change management and operational excellence, including experience supporting acquisition integration programs.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across internal and external networks, regionally and globally, driving results in a complex, international organization.

Key Responsibilities

• SHE and QA: Continuously build the "Safety as a Value" culture Ensure sites have rules and management systems in place to comply with the law in the countries in which Croda operates, and with Croda Group Policies and procedures. Instill a risk-based approach to the prevention of harm to people, environment, assets and business. Provide leadership and expert advice in Crises according to company Crisis Management Policy.
• Develop and execute a 3-5 year operations roadmap for five manufacturing sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable performance aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of Site Directors and Regional Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and innovation.
• Ensure projects are well-structured and effectively managed, delivering new assets and capabilities on time and within budget.
• Review and drive capital investment plans, ensuring long-term business growth, innovation, and the safe, durable operation of assets.
• Develop a strategic, sustainable procurement framework, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and purchasing priorities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Regularly assess the sector Risk Register, providing leadership and expert guidance in crisis situations in alignment with Croda's Crisis Management Policy for pharmaceutical and high-hazard manufacturing sites.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by ensuring Quality, Product Assurance, and technical departments operate efficiently and effectively.
• Actively contribute to internal leadership committees, including the Regional Board, Group SHE Committee, and Global Operations Meeting, playing a key role in shaping operational and strategic decisions.

Additional Information

• This role is based in Princeton, NJ, with consideration for individuals who withs to be remote/home based near one of our manufacturing sites in Delaware or Pennsylvania

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversitythey bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We arean equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusionat our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute,including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status,pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Inaccordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations forapplicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs. Equal OpportunityEmployer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. #LI-DB1