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Now hiring! Global Seeds Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC

We are looking for a Global Seeds Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agriculturalexperts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver thebest possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, andsocial value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing excellence in global Seed quality control activities and methods to achieve product quality in alignment with the global quality management system. You will need to be able to travel up to 30% overnight domestically and internationally.

As a Global Seeds Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...

+ Establishing excellence in global seed quality control activities.

+ Being responsible as business expert and process owner to lead the design and implementation of systems which will support Quality and Production operations across the globe.

+ Leading the strategy, process development, budget, timeline, and implementation of our global LIMS tool, and others, in multiple crops / countries, and in addition, lead the current maintenance and enhancements forexisting crops / countries.

+ Providing transparency and reporting of quality control results and trends to drive evaluation and prioritization of continual improvement opportunities through quality assurance and quality management activities.

+ Being a core member of our Operation Excellence Team, achieving operational excellence and driving business strategy and execution.

+ Collaborating with regional operational and supply chain leaders, as wellas with colleagues across BASF, to ensure alignment and successful execution of the program.

+ Utilizing your audit expertise, knowledge, and experience with international quality standards, such as ISO9001, ISO 17025, as well as the continuous improvement process in order to ensure that processes meet international and national regulations and standards as applicable.

If you...

+ Hold a BS Degree in Agronomy, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Information Technology or Business Management or related. MS degree preferred.

+ Have a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt (or willingness to achieve) preferred.

+ Hold a Master Scrum (or willingness to achieve) and/ or Lead Auditor (or willingness to achieve) - preferred.

+ Have 8+ years of experience working in Operations and Quality, 5+ years of experience working in Operation Excellence roles and 7+ years of plant based, biological and/or seeds lab experience, you will set requirements and audit QMSactivities in the labs according to global and local specific procedures, protocols and work instructions.

+ Have LIMS / SAP QM expertise and project management skills to lead global lab system strategy, budget, timeline,and project management.

+ Have a strong track record in leading, implementing and managing projects and in leading, implementing and managing operational excellence initiatives and improvement processes.

+ Are capable to drive cultural change while being a strong communicator and influencer of key CI strategic initiatives.

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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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.