Team Leader

Shift Team Leader

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 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 General Works department for our Atlas Point team. As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. You will be responsible for twenty union laborers and several non-direct reports and you will be responsible for coordinating, coaching and directing shift personnel in full compliance with site SHE protocols and procedures. The shift leader is ultimately responsible to ensure all production operations are conducted within agreed employee and labor relation practices, quality guidelines and operations supply protocol.

What You'll Be Doing: Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Daily production operations coordination.
• Coordinate activities of hourly personnel in order to produce quality products.
• Conduct investigations, provide status reports and perform record keeping duties as required.
• Manage positive employee and labor relations through accurate collective bargaining agreement administration
• Responsible for safe work permit writing.
• Long term operations improvement
• Coach and mentor members of shift team for improved performance.
• Provide support as directed to achieve goals of the Site Operating Strategy.

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.

• High school diploma or relevant subject.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with union background.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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
• And more!

This is an onsite position at our Atlas Point Site in New Castle, DE.

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. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected]. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify