Site Director

Site DirectorCroda’s manufacturing
site located in Alabaster, Alabama is the cornerstone of our Life Sciences
business, home to the Avanti Research brand. As one of our largest
manufacturing sites in North America with approximately 200 employees, it serves
as a centre of excellence to develop and manufacture lipids and other
biomaterials that play a critical role in driving groundbreaking research and novel
pharmaceutical applications. Due to an internal
promotion, we are looking for an experienced Site Director to lead this site
into its next phase of growth and to deliver on a long-term transformation
program following significant capex investment. Reporting into the
Life Sciences Managing Director – Operations for North America you will be
focused on shaping the future of the Alabaster site, driving operational
excellence, cultural transformation, and long-term success whilst building a
team 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 are
the heart of our success. We’re committed to fostering an environment where you
can 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 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. #LI-DB1