ECO Operations Manager — Safety & Compliance

Croda; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking an experienced ECO Manufacturing Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of the Ethylene Oxide unit, Powerhouse and WWTP at Atlas Point, Delaware. This full‑time role drives operational excellence, process safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement in a high‑hazard chemical manufacturing environment.

You will lead shift teams, collaborate with maintenance, engineering and SHE, manage training and regulatory documentation, and advance cost‑effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of operations experience in continuous high‑hazard chemical manufacturing.
• Experience working in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and compliant operation of the ECO Unit, Powerhouse, and WWTP.
• Establish world‑class PSM discipline and operational capability.
• Drive plant reliability, uptime, production performance, and cost‑effective operations.
• Lead Shift Team Leaders and operating teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, OSHA regulations, site procedures, and Croda SHE standards.
• Investigate operational deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Capital Projects, SHE, and Laboratory teams to deliver site objectives.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities while promoting a strong safety culture across all shifts.
• Manage training, performance reviews, labor relations activities, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Safety Management

24/7 Operations

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Croda is seeking an experienced ECO Manufacturing Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of the Ethylene Oxide unit, Powerhouse and WWTP at Atlas Point, Delaware. This full‑time role drives operational excellence, process safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement in a high‑hazard chemical manufacturing environment.

You will lead shift teams, collaborate with maintenance, engineering and SHE, manage training and regulatory documentation, and advance cost‑effective