Quality Manager

Now hiring! Quality Manager

 

Geismar, LA (preferred) or Wyandotte, MI (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)

Relocation assistance / Annual bonus

 

We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our Monomers (CM) team in Geismar, LA or Wyandotte, MI.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.

As a Quality Manager, you will lead quality management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and enhanced operational effectiveness across multiple sites. 

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

 

• Leading the Quality Management Systems for CM, ensuring compliance with ISO-9001, RCMS, FSMA, and BASF global quality standards.
• Driving end-to-end ownership of Non-Conformance Management (NCM), including intake, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and timely resolution, with a goal of reducing closure times.
• Implementing continuous improvement strategies by analyzing KPIs (e.g., Cost of Poor Quality, off-spec production, rework rates) and driving projects that improve profitability and reduce recurring quality issues.
• Providing technical expertise in CM chemistry applications (e.g., MDI, TDI, polyamides), supporting product utilization, customer certifications, import/export approvals, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinating cross-functional quality ownership by aligning with Supply Chain, Operations, technical, and commercial teams to ensure consistent processes and reliable customer outcomes. Additionally, you will act as CM’s representative to BASF Global and Regional Quality Councils, ensuring alignment of initiatives and consistency of best practices.
• Leading customer and supplier quality interactions, including audits, questionnaires, escalations, and certifications, to strengthen relationships and ensure compliance.

If you...

 

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field. 
• Bring 10+ years of experience in the Chemical industry or related industries (e.g. Oil/Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery) with 5+ years in the capacity of Quality Management
• Possess strong hands-on expertise in Quality Management Systems (ISO-9001, RCMS, FSMA, and other quality standards), demonstrated by experience leading certification and surveillance audits, sustaining compliance across chemical manufacturing operations, managing corrective and preventative action processes, and driving measurable improvements in product quality, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency.
• Are Lean Six Sigma certified (preferred)
• Have experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing NCM processes, and driving measurable process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills, as well as excellent at stakeholder engagement, influencing, and building collaboration across functions and sites.

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