About Scott Bader

We are a global chemical organization with 14 offices across 15 different countries. For 100 years we have been utilizing our expertise in the manufacturing of products for the Composites, Advanced Composites, Adhesives and Functional Polymers markets. We remain committed to providing quality and innovation through ongoing investment in Research & Development to ensure that we meet our customer’s specific needs.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies; we are a common trusteeship company with a self-governing structure. Our shares are held in trust by the Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited, a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Having no external shareholders, we cannot be acquired so we are more stable and can plan ahead.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

About the role

The position will sit within our Operations team, manage site start-up, direct all operations, develop and implement plans to ensuring a safe, productive working environment.

Key responsibilities

Recruit and create a new team as part of the site start up program that is capable to commission, validate and operationalize the site to achieve the ramp-up plans required to meet customer demand. The site Director will then lead and manage the activities of the subsidiary of the Scott Bader Group with focus on leading the site from an operational, financial, customer service and colleague perspective. The Site Director ensures the company operates within the company’s health and safety policies and procedures; delivers profit and cash; complies with Group policies; meets local KPIs. The role is tasked with driving strategy (short to long term) and implementing an agenda of change and continuous improvement. The role is local however the Group structure is a matrix organization and the links with Group functions (Commercial, Finance, Purchasing, R&D, IT and HR) are pivotal to ensure the company works within the Group strategic intent and objectives. As the senior person of the site management team, they are responsible for providing the leadership to ensure all functions are aligned and working together.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally have site management experience within a start-up facility. Previous experience in chemical and engineering background, lean manufacturing, six sigma and/or kaizen experience would be beneficial accompanied with the ability to lead.

Salary & benefits: The salary for the position will be dependent upon experience. In addition to your salary, you will also be included into our company bonus scheme (Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Bonus). Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Retirement: We offer a generous contribution to your 401k plan, we will contribute up to a maximum of 10%.

Health: We offer HDHP medical insurance to all employees and eligible dependents at no cost. In conjunction, HSA with company contribution provided.

PTO/Holiday: Your annualized PTO leave will be pro-rated 15 days + 10 Holidays.

Volunteering & Fundraising: You will have one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which will be paid. If you are thinking about fundraising for your favorite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of $1000 in any one year.

Mocksville Location
New $16M, 110,000 square foot facility in Mocksville. With further investment we plan to develop the site into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, fully operation in 2023. See what a great place to work at www.ScottBader.com