Site Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: St.Joseph, MO, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1703419

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2016. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! Where the Chemistry Happens… We are currently seeking a Site Manager for our Agricultural Solutions (AP) chemical manufacturing facility in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Site Manager (1703419) – St. Joseph, MO As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the production of rhizobium inoculants and non-rhizobium products to the required quality standards within budgeted costs, while complying with ISO 9001 standards & OSHA regulations. You will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with organizational Marketing and Sales teams. Formula for Success: You Will…

• Oversee production of inoculants to required quality standards and agreed time scales, while ensuring adherence to planned budget
• Maintain regular checks on expenditure and stock levels, with regards to budgeted production; Provide forward plans as required
• Lead the site management team
• Maintain safe & secure conditions within the production operation, including compliance with all Health and Safety regulations
• Ensure operation to ISO 9001 standards

As a leader for BASF, you will…

• Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential
• Support development assignments and movement of talent across units
• Motivate and challenge to drive high performance
• Commit to "hiring the best" internally and externally
• Create an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity
• Execute performance and career development discussions
• Role model and enable development of competencies in others needed to implement BASF's strategy
• Establish and support a safety culture in which all accidents are preventable

For further information on BASF Agricultural Solutions, please select: BASF: Create Chemistry with the Agricultural Products Division Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You… Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. BASFRS

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

As a leader for BASF, you are expected to… Play a key role in creating value for the company through people. Our top candidate will be expected to enable greater personal success among our employees through quality people development, coaching, and performance management. Leaders at BASF are role models to help employees develop the competencies needed to implement BASF's strategy. Our expectation is that leaders will coach and develop team members to reach their full potential, and support relevant development assignments, opportunities and moves while motivating and challenging employees to drive high performance. Our leaders must be committed to "hiring the best" internally and externally at the same time they are creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity. Finally, a leader at BASF must establish and support our safety culture in which all accidents are preventable. Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Natural Science or Engineering (Extensive experience in the industry can be considered in lieu of your degree being within one of the specific fields previously listed)
• 4+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of proven people management/supervisory experience leading and developing a team
• Demonstrated experience running a commercial production operation
• Experience managing demand planning within a production environment
• Experience developing, presenting and managing budgets
• Experience with MRP computer systems

We Also Look For…

• Engineering background is beneficial
• Agricultural background is an advantage
• Experience in the following fields; processed food, chemical, fermentation, or related

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