Process Solutions Specialist-Automotive Refinish

Where the Chemistry Happens

BASF's Automotive Coatings group employs 11,400 people in more than 70 sites worldwide.  In 2021, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €3.4 billion!

Our Process Applications team is responsible for application evaluations of global & local products and systems with high focus on efficiencies, customer solutions with globally harmonized concepts.  We handle the implementation and development of competencies and skillsets for BASF and external personnel with technologies, products & process knowledge including training programs and methods according to strategic business objectives.  

The role is critical in executing BASF’s strategy to create new products and process solutions as a competitive advantage and will require an innovative thinker who can drive new digital solutions that elevate our products and processes and add value for our customers. In addition, you must possess strong technical skills in the automotive refinish industry and general knowledge of business operations in the collision repair industry. In this role travel will vary from 10-20%.  The role is based in our Whitehouse, OH location, just outside Toledo.

As a Process Solutions Specialist, you create chemistry by…

• Conduct application evaluations of global & local product and systems, including competitor benchmark products, following global process application methods and measures to: 

Achieve product development technical profiles

Determine industry best process efficiencies

Support tenders &/or approvals for OEM, MSO and other target groups for business development

Investigate complaints of Own Manufactured Product (OMP) and other BASF products and systems

• Coordination of criteria, scope, method and procedures for field trials of global & local product development projects to validate market acceptance prior to launch, following global methods and reporting templates…
• Capture all application evaluation and field trial related data, summarize outcomes and findings in global reporting templates and databases, timely reporting of all activities.
• Support marketing with technical and process content for creation and modification of BASF, OEM, MSO branded customer training content.
• Implement skills development, practical training and education seminars, to develop sustainable local expertise with Train-the-Trainer concepts by coaching internal and external technical team & trainers, field technicians on products, process, application and repair methods. 
• Market launch support by implementing product, process and benefits knowhow and evaluation methods and measures to undertake competitor benchmark for local sustainable expertise following Train-the-Trainer concepts.  
• Set market field support agendas with strong market up focus and global strategic requirements. Conduct field support activities, create clear actions aligned with market and sustainable local expertise requirements. Summarize outcomes and findings in global reporting templates, timely reporting of all market field support activities.

Qualifications - External

 

 

Your formula for success…

• Education: High school diploma required.  
• Working Experience:  Minimum 5 years automotive technical management, process analysis and improvement, project management or customer technical support experience showing increasing responsibilities. Alternatively 8-10 years’ experience working in a body shop environment as a painter with independence and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive and logical thinking.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Exceptional written and spoken English, additional languages are a benefit
• Capabilities in Microsoft Office 

 You @ BASF 

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar 
   

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

 

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