Global Technical and Process Development Manager

Now hiring! Global Technical and Process Development Manager

 

Freeport, TX

 

We are looking for a Global Technical and Process Development Manager to join our Petrochemicals team in Freeport, TX.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

 

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team.  As a Global Technical and Process Development Manager for Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) at BASF in Freeport, TX, you will be responsible for driving process innovation and optimizing technology across multiple world-scale plants, particularly in Freeport (FP) and Camacari (CA). You will collaborate with research and development (R&D) teams, manufacturing units, and customer-facing teams to ensure new products are introduced efficiently, profitably, and sustainably. This role will bridge laboratory innovations and large-scale manufacturing, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining process quality and safety.

As a Global Technical and Process Development Manager, you create chemistry by...

 

• Leading efforts to drive process innovation in kneader technology as part of the global technology team.
• Being responsible for the operations of the ORP-10 lab and influential leading of the lab support.
• Scaling up learnings from lab-scale and pilot plant operations to world-scale plants in Freeport (FP) and Camacari (CA), ensuring alignment with production standards and customer needs.
• Collaborating within the global team to ensure new product introductions meet customer requirements, profitability, and sustainability targets.
• Providing on-demand technical guidance to manufacturing units, ensuring optimal process and quality steering.
• Driving and securing long-term technical know-how within the Superabsorbent Polymer community through training, coaching, documentation updates and knowledge exchange between global sites
• Participating as an active member of the global R&D and technical communities, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
• Leading the management of the process lab, ensuring safe and efficient operations in compliance with local and BASF regulations.
• Cultivating a motivating team atmosphere by leading through influence, ensuring the team remains customer-focused and aligned with broader business objectives.
• Overseeing the execution of testing, preparation of reports, and communication of feedback to various teams (Global Technology, R&D, etc.).
• Acting as the primary contact for local process and asset management, ensuring continuous compliance and risk mitigation.

If you have...

 

• A PhD and 10+ years of experience or 15+ years of lab and technical experience in a global development and manufacturing environment in the chemical, polymer, or related industries. QA and Lab experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of technology, process scaling, process safety, and quality assurance practices. Experience with OPEX, digitization, and sustainability projects.
• Proven ability to perform on a cross-functional team and cultivate a collaborative, customer-centric atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information
• Strong analytical skills with a practical approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Ability to work in a global team and manage projects across multiple regions.

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)