Manufacturing Operations Manager

Now hiring! Operations Manager

We are looking for a Operations Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Ames, IA.

 

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 the Operations Manager you will lead the sites manufacturing efforts to ensure Safety, Quality and productivity goals are met. Innovation and team building are important initiatives for the site. Good people skills to facilitate ownership and team building are a must, as well as a hands-on involvement of the site operations.

As a Operations Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Managing all site operations functions, including maintenance and productions.
• Executing a strategic plan of action to support the BASF brand, including crisis management support.
• Fostering beneficial relationships with stakeholders, government officials and other external opinion leaders.
• Developing and motivating your team members to execute a complete communications (internal and external) strategy.  
• Driving innovation with the team.
• Fostering a teamwork culture, remove barriers and improve processes and quality of work life.
• Facilitating process improvements.

If you...

• Have a BS/BA in a technical discipline; Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering is preferred.
• Possess 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Have knowledge and working experience with MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Have experience working with and managing a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Have experience in the implementation of process improvements.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess working knowledge of 5S and lean principles; experience with those principles is preferred.
• Have SAP skills; experience with SAP is preferred.

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 addressi