Production Coordinator

Croda International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Reliability and Compliance Specialist to coordinate safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations. You will support production priorities, drive continuous-improvement initiatives, and ensure audit readiness across GMP areas.

Ideal candidates have 5-10 years in chemical plant operations, experience with SAP and Intelex, and strong English proficiency. This site-based role requires safety, process knowledge, and teamwork aligned with Croda values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in chemical plant operations.
• Experience with SAP, Intelex, and continuous-improvement methods preferred.
• Written and oral proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Safe, Healthy, and Compliant Work Environment in GMP settings.
• Coordinate Production and Field Operations to achieve goals and product flow.
• Oversee Area Condition, GMP, and Reliability to ensure audit readiness and proper housekeeping.
• Coordinate Maintenance and Technical Coordination, including lockout/tagout and outages.
• Manage Documentation, Inventory, and Operational Learning to ensure records accuracy.

Skills

GMP compliance

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Reliability and Compliance Specialist to be responsiblefor coordinating safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations; supportingproduction priorities; improving equipment, procedures, and work processes;and driving continuous improvement across assigned operating areas. Thisposition has Operations ownership of GMP audit performance, work notificationclosure, Operations PM effectiveness, area conditions, and asset uptime. The role uses SAP, Intelex, productionrecords, KPI data, and other electronic systems to support inventory control,maintenance coordination, documentation accuracy, troubleshooting, andreliable product flow. All work is performed in accordance with SHErequirements, government regulations, cGMP, manufacturing packets, processprocedures, and site direction.

Maintain a Safe, Healthy, and Compliant Work Environment

• Followestablished procedures for safe, environmentally sound, andcGMP-compliant operation during routine work, emergencies, startups, andshutdowns.
• Recognizehazards, use required personal protective equipment and take or escal or appropriate corrective action.
• UseIntelex and related systems for procedures, MOCs, incidents, JHAs, andother required records.
• Leadcompliance readiness activities and support internal and externalaudits.
• Monitorcompletion and effectiveness of corrective actions generated throughaudits, inspections, incidents, and observations.

Coordinate Production and Field Operations

• Coordinateproduction activities with planning, maintenance, and engineering toachieve production goals and maintain product flow.
• Recognizeabnormal operation and lead process, product-quality, and equipmenttroubleshooting to determine causes and corrective actions.
• Monitoroperating conditions and escalating equipment, quality, or processconcerns before production is impacted.
• Supportexecution of production plans by identifying and removing day-to-dayoperational barriers.

Area Condition, GMP, and Reliability

• Conductroutine GMP and 5S walks across operating, storage, loading, warehouse,wastewater, synthesis, SRO, finishing, and pastillation areas.
• Identifyhousekeeping needs, required work notifications, repeat deficiencies,storage improvements, and equipment or maintenance solutions.
• Ownarea GMP standards, visual management, housekeeping expectations, andaudit readiness.
• LeadsOperations-focused investigations related to concerns of equipmentreliability, maintenance execution, GMP deficiencies, and compliancefindings.
• AssistMaintenance and Engineering in prioritizing actions including closure ofmaintenance notifications, area observations, and reliabilityimprovement actions.
• Monitorcritical equipment health and identify risks that could impact safety,quality, compliance, or throughput.

Maintenance and Technical Coordination

• Coordinatedaily maintenance priorities with operations, Maintenance Leads, andScheduling.
• Communicateplanned work and status updates, track maintenance activities throughthe shift, and document relevant information in the shift log.
• Provideprocess knowledge for the development, coordination, and execution ofproduction projects.
• CommunicateOperations-focused maintenance priorities based on operational risk,equipment reliability, and production requirements.
• Coordinateequipment outages, lockout/tagout activities, and return-to-servicereadiness with Maintenance and Operational Area Owners.
• Partnerwith Maintenance and Engineering to improve preventive and predictivemaintenance effectiveness.

Documentation, Inventory, and Operational Learning

• Auditoperations paperwork and batch records for completeness, accuracy,errors, and needed form revisions.
• Shareproduction schedules, operating information, and required updates atshift changes and planning meetings.
• Provideprocess and equipment training and participate in safety, production,ISO, and other required training sessions.
• Maintainand sustain area procedures, standard work, and operating documents sothat they remain current and aligned with actual practice.
• Identifytraining gaps and coordinate retraining efforts with trainingadministrator when recurring issues are identified.
• All other duties will be assigned by management.

Experiencerequired: Minimum 5-10 years of experience in chemical plant operationspreferred. Previousexperience with chemical processing equipment, operating systems, productionscheduling, process troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, cGMPdocumentation, SAP, and continuous-improvement methods is preferred. Computerproficiency is required. Must participate in the Croda Emergency Response Team.

Education/ specialized training required: TechnicalDegree or equivalent manufacturing experience. Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheets and SAP; mathematical computation skills, including fractions; understanding ofreaction chemistry; and the ability to comprehend technical information. Written and oral proficiency inEnglish is required. Familiarity with continuous-improvementmethods. Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local environmentalregulations are preferred.

Physicalrequirements: Able to walk, stand &sit for a minimum of 12 hours per day. Able tolift 50 pounds, 100 pounds with help. Ability to wear respirator.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values ofResponsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building aninclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

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, color, 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.