Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Now hiring! Environmental Health & Safety Manager

 

We are looking for a Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our BASF/Nunhems vegetable seeds team. 

 

This position is located in the greater metropolitan areas of Boise, ID or Sacramento, CA. Domestic relocation available, if applicable. Remote US (Western US, preferred) option could be available. 

 

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 Environmental Health & Safety Manager you will ensure compliance with regulations and requirements for Responsible Care (EHS), overseeing EHS teams, and driving a culture of safety at the sites. You will also develop and maintain a Responsible Care management system, manage EHS resources, and implement EHS programs across the sites to achieve BASF's goals.

As a Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Ensuring that all necessary measures for current and future “License to Operate” are implemented and adhered to.
• Protecting the health, safety security and environment of our employees, contractors, distributers, visitors, customers and neighbors.
• Being responsible for Responsible Care and that all activities are done in line with state, local, regulatory and BASF requirements.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining a site-specific Responsible Car management system
• Creating common sense/awareness related to Responsible Care.
• Ensuring resources for implementing Responsible Care are identified and available on site.
• Being accountable to identify and implement EHS site specific targets and for site Emergency response preparedness.

If you have...

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in technical discipline (Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.) is preferred.
• ​​​​​​​Minimum 7 years of business including at least 3 years of leadership work experience is required. 
• Experience directly managing people or project teams, including skills in leadership, coaching, entrepreneurial drive, results orientation, strategic thinking, influencing, persuasiveness, and negotiating. 
• Expertise in how EHS is executed in operations and how programs impact overall performance.
• ​​​​​​​Ability to travel up to 25% domestically (could be higher depending on location), and additional international travel

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