Production Manager Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

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Now hiring! Production Manager
Geismar, LA Relocation assistance / Annual bonus
We are looking for a Production Manager to join our Monomers team in Geismar, LA.
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 Production Manager, you will be responsible for safe, reliable, cost efficient operation of the TDI plant, aligning the daily and strategic topics, as well as improving resource management, EHS performance, profitability and building employee capabilities. In line with this, you will be responsible for leadership and development of employees in an organization of approximately 30 direct and indirect reports, including production engineers, technologists, production supervisors/specialists and learning and development coordinator. You will be a key member of the Site Extended Leadership team and involved with maintaining and improving the competitive position and profitability of the Geismar Site, while role modeling the Geismar site mission of Valuing People Above All Else.
As a Production Manager, you create chemistry by…
Establishing plant goals, objectives, and operational budgets to drive continuous improvement and remove implementation barriers. You will also lead a cross-functional team, will play a key role in recruitment and hiring of employees, ensure training needs are up-to-date, and track production objectives for success via KPIs/Metrics.
Providing technical and administrative goal setting and guidance to operations, maintenance, and other business areas. You will ensure the creation of short and long-term budgets, objectives, and plans for continuous improvement of your area.
Leading by example to foster a high-performing, trust-based work environment, while supporting union contract administration and creating a vision that fosters a sense of common ownership.
Driving strategic decisions for asset optimization and support of the maintenance process. You will also support the creation and execution of capital projects in alignment with the Asset Development Plan objectives.
Ensuring daily environmental and safety compliance, including Management of Change approvals and the incident investigation process (investigation, root cause analysis, action items, documentation, and follow-up for incidents).
Participating in management of production-related budget accounts, and optimized fixed and variable manufacturing unit costs while delivering technical support for cost-effective operations. Your knowledge and understanding of occupational and process safety as well as quality management will be essential as you will be accountable for ensuring compliance with EHS requirements for the PSM/RMP plants as well as leading all EHS and Quality Audits within the cluster.
If you…
Hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Have 8+ years of experience working either in production or supporting production in Chemical, Petrochemical, Refinery or similar manufacturing environments.
Possess ideally 3+ years of experience supervising a team (

Preferred:

Production, maintenance, engineering, or projects unit/department with a minimum 20+ employees)
Proven successful track record of solving complex problems and risk management, as well as exceeding department/unit targets and strategic multi-year planning/development to achieve business goals. A high level of knowledge with process safety and PSM/RMP covered facilities
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 addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF