Shift Team Leader

Shift Team Leader

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our Purpose Smart science to improve lives. With over 5000 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 Companys SHE regulations. All other duties assigned by management. Must have cGMP and minimum ICHQ7 pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

What Youll 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

Full working knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing

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 and cGMP practices.

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 cGMP manufacturing operations and documentation while adhering to safety standards. Provides training to associates.

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.

GMP batch review and close-out with Quality Assurance group.

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 Were 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 bachelors 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 SOPs 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.

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

Additional Information

This is an in-person position based at our Alabaster site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process please email .

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify

Required Experience:

Manager