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Description

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team! As a member of the Elyria Site Leadership team, the Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will lead efforts managing a 24/7 industrial analytical laboratory.

The Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group employs more than 5,000, with over 30 manufacturing sites worldwide. We develop and produce mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and technologies for a broad range of customers worldwide. The Catalysts division also provides precious metals procurement, sales, and related services. We continue to expand our leading role in catalyst technology through continuous process and product innovation.

As a Quality and CI Manager you create chemistry by…

• Achieving site goals in the areas of manufacturing technology advancement, productivity and quality improvements, off-spec elimination, non-conformance elimination, customer satisfaction and cost reduction through the use of continuous improvement tools including Lean and Six-Sigma.
• Facilitating plant wide process and business systems improvement projects in concert with the needs of the Business.
• Managing the Quality Control Laboratory for the site.
• Completing analytical testing of raw materials, process intermediates, and final products.
• Maintaining statistical control of all testing procedures.
• Developing analytical data for approval/rejection of new raw material vendors.

As a leader, you will also be…

• Coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential, motivating them to drive high performance.
• Supporting development assignments and movement of talent across units as well as participating in the hiring process to find the best talent for the roles.
• Creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity.
• Executing performance and career development discussions.
• Being a role model and enabling development of competencies in others needed to implement BASF's strategy.
• Establishing and supporting a safety culture in which all accidents are preventable.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Your formula for success…

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in a Quality Management field and Industrial lab experience.
• Prior leadership experience required showing strong communication and analytical problem solving.
• Experience working as a Green Belt in manufacturing and/or analytical laboratory activities preferred .
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen to support business objectives in all functional areas.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical process control, statistical analysis, quality improvement processes/tools and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels in the organization.

You @ BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. 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. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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