Site Director

2 months ago


Widnes, United Kingdom Croda Full time

Site Director

Croda is a FTSE100 manufacturingorganisation with a vision to create ‘Smart Science to Improve Lives’. Withover 5,000 staff globally and over 30 sites, we are focused on innovating andmanufacturing the next generation of biological ingredients to serve ourcustomers in the Consumer Care and Life Sciences sector.

Our manufacturing site at Ditton isa key manufacturing operation within our Consumer Care business and we have significantcapex investment allocated to support our further growth.

We are now looking for anprogressive leader to take oversight of the site and lead a team to deliveragainst the site’s long term strategic objectives.

Whowe're looking for:

Degree qualified with prior experience in a leadership role within a batch chemical manufacturing environment Passion for behavioural, process and operational safety within a manufacturing environment with an ability to embed safety as a value across the site High level of strategic thinking to craft, communicate and deliver a longer-term site strategy and culture aligned with business goals. Excellent people leadership skills to coach and develop a Site Leadership Team whilst also promoting continuous people development at all levels across the site Efficient communication skills to influence and engage within an international and cross-cultural organisation High level of curiosity with the ability to implement change whilst promoting a culture which captures continuous improvement opportunities and mindset. Background leading a unionised site and promoting a culture based on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.

KeyResponsibilities

To lead a 3–5-year site strategy encompassing all areas of Operations (Opex & Capex) SHEQ and Organisational Development to build a highly efficient and high performing site culture. Effectively coach, develop and motivate all members of a cross functional site management team whilst maintaining effective succession planning Build productive industrial relations with the workforce and negotiate terms and conditions, including pay with site unions or staff on behalf of Croda as required. Work closely with the Croda businesses: , with sales and marketing to develop new processes and products to maximise site profitability; and with central departments (, SHE, Personnel) to set development and improvement priorities, and with other sites regionally and globally where appropriate. Stimulate and encourage creativity within the site management team to deal efficiently with challenges such as cost savings, process improvement and new product development and thus create a continuous improvement culture on site. Ensure that proper communication, instruction, and training is delivered to site employees, and ensure that adequate consultation takes place with employees and their representatives on material issues (, pay round). Comply with the Croda CSR policy and ensure effective management of external relationships such as regulatory (, HSE) and local community bodies. Act as a change champion for the site, influencing peers, board and exec members, to promote inward investment in new products, processes and assets. Anticipate high level problems and challenges to the site by keeping aware of business and external trends and be proactive in dealing with them before they arise or get too big. Develop a range of options to deal with anticipated risks. Communicate serious issues and recommended actions to Divisional Board and Executive

Crodarecognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to ourworkforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equalopportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at ourcompany. 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. #LI-DB1



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