Shift Team Leader

Shift Team Leader

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™. With over 5,800 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 Shift Team Leader to join our manufacturing team.

You will be responsible for coordinating, coaching, and directing shift personnel, in full compliance with site SHE and Quality protocols and procedures, and to execute the daily manufacturing schedule. The shift team leader is ultimately accountable to ensure all production operations are conducted within agreed employee and labor relation practices, quality guidelines, and operations supply protocols. To act as site responsible person during out of hours activities. Perform all duties within the Company's SHE regulations. All other duties assigned by management. Must have cGMP and minimum ICHQ7 pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Monitor Production Quality and Quantity
• Ensure all work is completed following Standard Operating Procedures
• Following instruction of Manufacturing Batch Sheets and accurately recording information
• Reporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControl
• Ensure operations comply with the production schedule
• Ensure batch quality by coordination and cooperation with QC
• Review Production Operators' work
• Make on-going process improvement recommendations. Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional project teams.
• Coach and Lead operations crew with day-to-day tasks.
• Cover Shift Management responsibilities during PTO and as needed.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with manufacturing operations
• Ensure staff are trained on all manufacturing operations and documentation while adhering to safety standards. Provides training to associates including on-boarding and/or new procedures.
• Oversee daily activity for team members to ensure performance results for direct reports.
• Responsible for the control of all material flows, manufacturing operations, and the supervision of the various teams.
• Draft and revise official manufacturing documents, SOPs, and Batch Records.
• Lead initiation and closure of deviations; may serve as the lead in the departmental investigation and be responsible for closing out deviations and CAPAs.
• Collaborate with development groups to assist with tech-transfer, scale-up, and translation activities.
• Provide daily production updates to production managers and project managers.
• Serves on various committees and teams to improve operations
• Serve as the site leader on off shifts and weekends and Incident Commander or Incident Operations role in the incident command structure
• Perform Lead Shift Process Technician Duties Conduct Troubleshooting
• Reporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControl
• Conduct Equipment Maintenance
• Diagnose problem and provide input to maintenance (primarily mechanical).
• Maintain Safe & Healthy Work Environment
• Understand and follow established procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner including emergencies, startup and shut down, and OSHA related issues.

Who We're Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Technical degree (2 year) or bachelor's degree in science or engineering
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisory experience
• To understand the equipment used to carry out production and other site services, including control software and site vehicles
• cGMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Technical writing and technical review experience
• To record and communicate data accurately in paper & computer systems (e.g., SAP).
• To have appropriate knowledge of maintenance and analysis and any computer systems which control the plant.
• To understand the importance of working to instructions and propose improvements to them.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• To lead a team and interact effectively with others.
• To identify & solve problems that arise from plant operations.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks.
• Proficient knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP's, deviation & summary reports.
• Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment.
• Possesses proficient equipment understanding, including understanding equipment function and application.
• Ability to walk, sit and/or stand for a minimum of 12 hours per day.
• May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and be exposed to airborne substances.

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 in-person 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Croda recognises 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, colour, 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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