Regional Head of Processing

Now hiring! Regional Head of Processing

We are looking for a Regional Head of Processing to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Parma, ID.

 

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 Regional Head of Processing, you will direct and manage all processing functions to ensure timely and efficient delivery of seed forms and treatments that meet the company’s quality standards. Your responsibilities include optimizing processing technologies, aligning operations with sales and market demands, and leading staff development initiatives. You will analyze performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with regulations. Your leadership will be essential in achieving high customer satisfaction and contributing to the region's growth.

As a Regional Head of Processing, you create chemistry by...

 

• Develop and implement regional processing objectives to align with global departmental and corporate goals, ensuring timely achievement of targets.
• Analyze regional processing activities to identify necessary changes for growth and improvement.
• Advise the Global Head of Processing on resource requirements to support the regional sales plan.
• Manage the regional Processing department in accordance with global strategies, ensuring effective delivery of seed forms and treatments.
• Monitor and verify departmental resources, including equipment, labor, and supplies, to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee personnel management, including training, development, and budget monitoring, to maintain a competent and efficient department.

If you...

 

• Have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with a focus on plant management or an Ag-related background, or other relevant field of study. 
• Possess 10 years of experience in warehousing, seed conditioning, seed enhancement, seed treatment, and/or packaging/shipping.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial capacity.
• Possess knowledge of domestic and international vegetable seed markets and processing protocols.
• Have technical and strategic thinking faculty, especially within the area of responsibility.
• Be capable of managing, motivating, and stimulating people in challenging and difficult working environments.
• Have knowledge of Operational Excellence methodologies (e.g., lean manufacturing, six-sigma).
• Have previous experience managing capital investments between $1-5MM annually, preferred. 
• Have previous experience managing operational budgets exceeding $10MM, preferred. 
• Ability to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally.

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)