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BASF Corporation

Shift Supervisor

BASF Corporation, Palmyra, Missouri, United States, 63461


Now Hiring! Shift Supervisor

We are looking for a Shift Supervisor to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Palmyra, MO.

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 Shift Supervisor you will lead others toward the accomplishment of production targets in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. You also may be assigned to any one of five production units at the Hannibal Plant that produce insecticides, herbicides, or intermediate chemicals used in the production of insecticides and/or herbicides.

As a Shift Supervisor, You Create Chemistry By...

Leading others toward the accomplishment of production targets in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

Being a results-driven leader who can get things done by working through others.

Safety of all personnel in his or her plant is the foremost concern of our supervisors and only individuals with the highest commitment to common safety will be considered for the role.

Initiating work orders, enters them into the maintenance work management system (SAP), and working with maintenance to reduce cost and minimize downtime.

Working closely with engineers to recommend process improvements and to troubleshoot the manufacturing process and managing the daily activities of the chemical operators in the assigned area and builds a sustainable culture of safety awareness and responsibility.

Ensuring that proper documentation is maintained, procedures for material and product handling and storage are observed, and that production reports are completed in a timely manner and managing the job setup procedure for contractors, including confined space entry, lock-out, tag-out and the safety work permit systems.

Conducting safety meetings, ensures that subordinates are trained properly, develops unit staffing schedules, and administers discipline according to company policy and the collective bargaining agreement and participating in emergency response teams and receive special training on hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, or other aspects of chemical plant operations.

If you have...

High school diploma or equivalent.

3 years’ experience as an operator in one or more of the operating units at the BASF Hannibal plant OR 3 years supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment outside of BASF.

Strong personal commitment to building and maintaining a safety culture.

Demonstrated coaching and leadership skills, tact, and the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Computer literacy and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products are required for this position. Commitment to continuous improvement of computer skills when required.

Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly address and resolve equipment, process, and people issues.

Then...

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!

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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.