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Now hiring! Production Group Leader

Chattanooga, TN

Come create chemistry with us!

The Production Group Leader is responsible for the successful leadership and direction of the daily operations of the Amnicola facilities. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that all personnel working within their assigned area comply with safety, health, environmental, and production standards while operating within budget guidelines to achieve the overall objectives of the Chattanooga Site.

Maintain plant process control systems for safe and efficient plant operation. Maintain plant recipe system for product quality and traceability. Improve existing plant processes for optimal productivity and efficiency. Assist in plant trials for new or improved products.

Support safety, environmental, quality, legal, diversity, and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action standards of the Corporation, Division, and location.

As a Production Group Leader, you create chemistry by...

+ Lead and coach Team Leaders and Process Technicians in all plant safety, ecology, quality, legal, and production to meet site objectives.

+ Support the development of the “Zero Incident” mindset as a culture in the Chattanooga operations by becoming the recognized champion for safety and environmental performance.

+ Implement production schedule to meet customer shipments and requirements.

+ Manage the receipt of raw materials to ensure quality, safety, and inventory standards are maintained (SAP).

+ Ensure accuracy of RM/FG inventory.

+ Manage production and shipments of finished products to ensure customer satisfaction, including use of SAP.

+ Management of production records, employee time, and manning for a batch or continuous production operation.

+ Support and continually apply ISO Quality Improvement policies and procedures.

+ Responsible for keeping production operating expenses within the budget.

+ Responsible to work with maintenance in coordinating production equipment downtime for preventive maintenance repairs.

+ Development of high-performance culture within Operations group.

+ Support of BASF Corporate/Division/Site initiatives.

+ Responsible for employee training requirements.

+ Work closely with Process Engineering to achieve these principal responsibilities for the Operations group.

+ Serve as TDS Contact (Transportation-Distribution & Supply Chain) responsible person for the facility pertaining to receipt of raw materials and shipments of products to customers.

+ Serve as Plant Rail Fleet Coordinator in matters pertaining to the NS or CSX railroads and issues pertaining to inbound raw materials and outbound shipments.

+ Release hazardous waste shipments, working with EHS Specialist.

+ Responsibility for the production operations, including direct supervising, of Team Leaders and Process Technicians.

+ Interaction includes Safety, Ecology, HR, Logistics, Maintenance and Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Legal, and Accounting personnel.

+ Interaction with the Supply Chain and Logistic group for production scheduling, coordinating inventory management and insuring customer requirements are fulfilled.

If you...

+ Requires in-depth knowledge of synthetic latex production.

+ Requires ability to direct and motivate people.

+ Requires good communications and personal skills.

+ Requires technical knowledge of chemical processes.

+ Requires knowledge of safety practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry.

+ Requires knowledge of personal computers and their operational software.

+ Working knowledge of plant chemical equipment and processes, testing, and computer skills obtained through training and OTJ experience.

+ Knowledge of plant area procedures, plant processes for workflow, and computer control/monitoring/adjustments are required.

+ Mechanical knowledge of equipment breakdown including disassembling of piping and pressure vessels associated in a chemical plant environment.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

+ Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

+ Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

+ Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

+ Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

+ Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

+ Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

+ Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

+ Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

+ Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.