Manufacturing Diverse Leaders Program

The world needs solutions, and we need you

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future

BASF's Diverse Leaders Program (DLP) provides highly motivated, mobile-minded MBA graduates an opportunity to enhance their leadership expertise and continue on an executive development path through coaching & mentorship and strategic, immersive learning experiences. Participants will contribute to real-world assignments across different US site locations. They will explore a range of dynamic career options, each of which offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to BASF’s business and customers. In addition to expanding their knowledge and skill sets, participants will gain valuable insight into their own capabilities, strengths, and passions. Our program also provides an immersive introduction to BASF's culture and values, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to excel in their future roles.

We are seeking individuals who possess a wealth of experience in Technical and Manufacturing fields. Participants will be responsible for providing technical and administrative guidance to various departments, including operations, asset management, maintenance, and the overall business to optimize resources and achieve production objectives. They will establish tactical plant goals to ensure safe and reliable plant operations with a continuous improvement mindset.

• BASF’s Diverse Leaders Program is a leadership program consisting of one or two 1-year assignments in various areas within the organization.
• This program is targeted towards traditionally underrepresented cultural groups including, but not limited to, participants of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and/or Pacific Islander descent.
• Your ability to be mobile is critical as locations of assignments in this program include, but are not limited to, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.
• You will gain hands-on experience in global business topics and deliver strategic impact through P&L exposure/responsibility with project responsibilities from strategy through implementation.
• Upon completion of the program, you will participate in a competitive selection process for a full-time role within the broader organization providing significant responsibilities that align with your skills and ensure your continued success.
• Leveraging your leadership capabilities and project management experience, you will manage multiple stakeholders and partner across the organization to ensure business growth, while providing visibility to senior leaders throughout the company.
• Program start dates are June and August 2025.

Visit our booth BASF will be recruiting and interviewing in person at the following conferences:

• National Black MBA - September 17 – 21, 2024 (Washington, DC)
• Prospanica – October 29-31, 2024 (Orlando, FL)

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

• Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments
• Development of your technical expertise and the ability to network with upper level management throughout BASF
• A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including flexible work arrangements, and a competitive retirement savings plan 

To learn more about our programs, visit: www.basf.com/universitycareers.

• MBA graduates pursuing a career in General Management with an interest in the Manufacturing/Chemical industry
• MBA graduation date must fall between May 2021- August 2025
• Minimum of 7 years' & maximum of 10 years' work experience
• BS or relevant experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related disciplines highly preferred
• Prior Manufacturing/Chemical industry experience required
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placement from the program. All assignments are in-person/hybrid.
• Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement
• Strong project management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong financial acumen
• International exposure or experience a plus

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.

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.