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Site Engineering Manager Croda is an FTSE 100 organization where we believe our people are the difference. Our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose: Smart science to ...

Position & Office Overview As an Engineering Branch Manager, you are the type who is driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into ...

Position & Office Overview As an Engineering Branch Manager, you are the type who is driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into ...

As a Software Engineering Manager for PNC's Site Reliability Engineering Center, you will work within PNC's Information Technology Group and be located at one of our IT Hubs: Cleveland, Ohio;

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As a Software Engineering Manager for PNC's Site Reliability Engineering Center, you will work within PNC's Information Technology Group and be located at one of our IT Hubs: Cleveland, Ohio;

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Site Engineering Manager

Alabaster, AL · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 growth strategy, we're looking for a Site Engineering Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Engineering department. Ensuring departmental operations meets ...

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How much do programmer manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Pelham, AL is $36.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.61 and $47.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

Are programmer managers in high demand?

Programmer managers are in high demand due to the need for technical leadership in software development teams. They typically require strong programming skills combined with management experience and are sought after across various industries, especially in technology and finance sectors.

What does a programmer manager do?

A programmer manager oversees software development teams, coordinating projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of code. They often have technical expertise in programming and use project management tools to facilitate collaboration and maintain quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in Pelham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,536 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Site Engineering Manager

Croda

Alabaster, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Engineering department to ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and cGMP regulations.

  • Provide administrative and technical oversight for maintenance, utilities, plant and project engineering, validation, and information technology functions.

  • Determine and implement the strategic direction for site engineering, including managing interdepartmental relationships to improve efficiency and profitability.


Job description

Site Engineering Manager
Croda is an FTSE 100 organization where we believe our people are the difference. Our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose: Smart science to improve lives™. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration, and innovation. By joining Croda, you will become part of a team that utilizes smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious 2030 growth strategy, we're looking for a Site Engineering Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Engineering department. Ensuring departmental operations meets business requirements, operational budgets and that all processes are compliant with Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE) and cGMP rules defined by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Croda Group, Region, Business Sector and Avanti as well as guidance from recognized regulatory bodies. Accountability for administrative and technical oversight, spending, and strategic direction of Capital Program & Maintenance Program. Serve as a member of the local Site Leadership Team that has the functional responsibility for developing and implementing a site-specific operational strategy ensuring organizational capability and appropriate management of the site. Collaborating with peers in SHE and Quality to ensure plant utilities, equipment and systems are operated in a cost-effective manner that are compliant with all safety and quality policies and regulations.
Who We're Looking For:
  • A bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, basic science, or business management with a sufficiently demonstrated level of performance and capability, as determined by management.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience as production manager, process manager, project manager, or plant engineer
  • Experience in a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical, medical device, or food.
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical product/excipient manufacturing process.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business strategies, i.e., organizational structure, change management, budget development, project management, and strategic staffing plan.
  • Recognize unanticipated or adverse outcomes or deviations; able to use technical expertise, experience, data analysis, and creativity to evaluate and identify root causes to propose corrective actions or resolutions of increasing complexity independently and rapidly take corrective actions to resolve technical problems of suitable complexity.
  • Knowledge and experience with regulations related to safety and environmental compliance.
  • Knowledge of the use of PPE, safety protocols and practices related to working with air exposure to hazardous chemicals that could potentially affect the health of the employee.
  • Excellent leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
  • Actively contributes to the improvement of policy, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers and employees at all levels including senior management.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Provides administrative and technical oversight for maintenance, utilities, plant and project engineering, validation, site engineering competencies, and information technology functions.
  • Ensure departmental operations meet business requirements, operational budgets and that all processes are compliant with SHE and cGMP regulations.
  • It is accountable for departmental capital spend, engineering expense budget, determination and performance of engineering providers, reliability of assets over short and longer term, and maintenance of engineering standards.
  • Determines the strategic direction of site engineering, setting the plan for processes and manages interdepartmental relationships to increase efficiency and profitability.
  • Develop and adapt processes and organizational structure to provide necessary management, capabilities, and resources to create a culture of operational excellence with the aim being to achieve growth plans through capex and continuous improvements.
  • Collaborates with peers in SHE and Quality to ensure plant utilities, equipment and systems are operated in a cost-effective manner that are compliant with all safety and quality policies and regulations.
  • Determines and implements the maintenance philosophy for the site to ensure all utilities, equipment, and systems are operated and maintained to deliver optimal reliability and uptime.
  • Ensure departmental adherence to all SHE programs and rules.
  • Instill a culture of personal accountability for individual behaviors related to SHE activities.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to coworkers on safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions.
  • Actively participate in the SHE management system.
  • Responsible for performance management, coaching and mentoring of direct reports.
  • Create well-defined performance plans and development opportunities for direct reports and hold them accountable for the successful completion of predefined goals and objectives.
  • Provide training resources and professional development opportunities for staff to improve manufacturing operations as they relate to safety, operational excellence, process optimization, risk management, usage of new equipment and industry best practices.
  • Seek opportunities to coach, mentor and influence all staff, including peers, for the purpose of developing future Avanti leaders.
  • Develop a succession planning strategy for the production team and champion the career interests of appropriate employees.
  • Establish and maintain functional training curriculum for the production department.
  • Ensure departmental resource utilization and staff readiness with respect to capacity, training and capability are enough to meet operational requirements and customer expectations.
  • Utilize reward and disciplinary processes as appropriate to motivate employees.
  • Supervise the production department as appropriate to ensure all staff can perform the following work tasks to ensure Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ) of products manufactured at Avanti. This includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Strict adherence to all written instructions and procedures to ensure all steps of an operation are appropriately followed.
  • Strict adherence to good documentation practices to ensure all steps of an operation are appropriately documented.
  • Create manufacturing procedures and SOPs.
  • Perform root cause investigations where processes or products do not conform to written procedures or specifications.
  • Maintain all work areas in a state of cleanliness and sanitation through good housekeeping practices and applying good personal health practices.
  • Ensure the safety of all personnel and products by wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to the operation being executed.
  • Promote a culture to report any action that could impact the SISPQ of any product immediately to supervision.
  • Ensure appropriate functional leadership and support for internal and external teams or projects.
  • Drive and empower decision making to the lowest level within the organization.
  • Participate and support the site leadership initiative to create a fundamental engineering framework.
  • Establish relevant metrics to improve OEE.
  • Evaluate and make organizational changes as necessary to create the most effective department structure.
  • Create departmental job and or function descriptions for all positions.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement to business processes with the aim of increasing safety and efficiency within the operation.

What We Offer:
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 on-site position based at our Alabaster, AL site.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
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 based on 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.