Now hiring! Global Operational Excellence Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC

We are looking for a Global Operational Excellence Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

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

As a Global Operational Excellence Manager, you will be part of the Global Performance Management team (APT/P) within BASF Crop Protection, which is an integral part of Global Operations. This team is responsible for defining, establishing, and reporting efficiency-related targets for the global manufacturing plants within BASF’s Crop Protection Division. APT/P enables intelligent and transparent financial decision-making through conceptual analysis with a global focus. The Global Performance Management team is also tasked with implementing a highly effective Operational Excellence structure within the global manufacturing network, including Active Ingredients, Formulations, Seeds & Traits, and Vegetable Seeds. In this context, we are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and enthusiastic candidate with excellent analytical and data management skills.

As a Global Operational Excellence Manager - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Relying on your ability to lead and influence others, develop strategies and concepts that support our cultural transformation and present them to senior management for endorsement.

• Implement all elements of our comprehensive Continuous Improvement program (‘LEAN Forward’) to enhance cross-regional competencies.

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial drive by identifying improvement potentials and ensuring the cross-regional transfer and implementation of best practices.

• Travel and communicate internationally as needed to support collaboration and initiatives.

• Collaborate within corporate functions, showcasing knowledge of Lean concepts, including waste elimination, SMED, 5S, visual management, process mapping, production leveling, one-piece flow, mistake-proofing, and Asset Effectiveness.

• Facilitate cross-functional improvement events (such as Kaizen, SMED, and Root Cause Analysis) as required.

• Lead a virtual team of experts to determine the allocation of Capital Expenditures for Operational Excellence and track and report on spending.

• Oversee the initiative to implement a continuous improvement culture and organization for our active ingredient manufacturing sites in North America, ensuring accountability for your work, projects, and future objectives to the North American VP of Operations.

If you...

• Possess a Master’s degree in chemistry or engineering (preferably in chemical engineering).

• Demonstrate the ability to conceptually develop an Operational Excellence program that is meaningful on the production level.

• Have a minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing with a proven track record in the optimization of production processes and procedures.

• Hold a certification in LeanSixSigma and have excellent knowledge of other continuous improvement methodologies, particularly SMED, Asset Effectiveness, and batch process optimization.

• Exhibit proven ability to communicate with manufacturing colleagues on four continents to understand requirements, provide knowledge-based guidance, and convince sites of the validity of stretch targets.

• Show knowledge of the value chain within the business of agricultural solutions as an attribute.

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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