Current jobs related to Polyurethane Systems Ops Director - Wyandotte - BASF SE

Wyandotte, MI

Relocation Assistance.

We are looking for a Polyurethane Systems Operations Director to join our PM team in Wyandotte, MI.

Come create chemistry with us

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.
 

The Polyurethanes Operations Director is a vital part of the Performance Materials North American Operations Leadership Team. This position exists to manage the safe and efficient operation of the Performance Materials Polyurethanes assets in North America, by providing leadership oversight, with a specific focus on Environmental, Health and Safety, Process Safety Management, Quality, Asset Effectiveness, Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

This role provides oversight to 9 manufacturing plants, and collaborates with marketing and sales, product management, and supply chain to achieve business unit objectives and ensure sustainable profitable growth.

• Leveraging your extensive manufacturing experience including a demonstrated track record of plant/ operations management, you will ensure that site strategies are aligned with divisional strategies and key production KPI"s for all Polyurethanes facilities.

• Providing your broad knowledge of maintenance techniques (LEAN, Six Sigma) will be critical as you drive digitalization improvements across and throughout the sites and lead continuous improvements across the network focusing on OPEX savings,  KPI improvement, reducing/eliminating internal rejects, driving out waste, and improving First Time Quality percentage.
• Being a seasoned people leader, where you will develop highly motivated staff at all levels in the respective organizations who will ensure that all products meet customer agreed specifications, meet delivery schedule demands, and constantly improve product cost position.
• Working closely with other Performance Materials Operations Leadership Team members to maximize growth and profitability of the business, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the annual operating budgets for Polyurethanes, which includes managing fixed costs through cost center management and review process.
• Managing the capital planning process for Polyurethanes with your strong business and financial acumen, which includes idea generation, spending, and the execution of projects on time, on scope, on cost; including the prioritization across the PMU network.

• Possess a Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.
• Have minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience including a demonstrated track record of plant and/or operations management.
• Have broad technical knowledge of Continuos Improvement Methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, among others.
• Possess the ability to speak spanish fluently, this would be highly desired.
• Have International business experience and mindset.
• Are experienced in cultural change and Operational Change Management organizations.
• Have excellent communication skills.

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

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

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $xxx - $xxx. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.