Wyandotte, MI
We are looking for a Cellasto Production Manager to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte.
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.
As the Production Manager you will manage production operations at the Wyandotte, Cellasto plant, located on the multi-plant Wyandotte site. The Cellasto plant is part of the Performance Materials division of BASF and produces polyurethane finishes parts that are mostly used in the automotive industry.
The Production Manager will develop, motivate, and lead a team of supervisors in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The Production Manager will guide both direct and indirect employees in meeting their objectives, and the organizations' objectives. The successful candidate will utilize their leadership skills and focus on safety to foster a culture that enables all workers to be successful. The candidate will also utilize their technical skills to drive continuous improvement within the plant. The Production Manager will interact regularly with other members of the plant management team and coordinate with various other functions such as Supply Chain, Quality, Sales and Product Management.
Leveraging your educational background in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred) and your manufacturing leadership experience, you will lead the development of the Cellasto plant team to ensure the execution of the production/business plan in a cost-effective, reliable, and safe manner.Demonstrating your prior experience in manufacturing where you gained strong technical skills, you will establish tactical plant goals and objectives to ensure safe and reliable plant operation with a continuous improvement mindset.You will be responsible for development and tracking of goals, coaching, and development of approximately 4 direct and 50+ indirect employees.Your unwavering commitment to workplace safety will be evident as you will be responsible for driving EHS excellence and working with Cellasto production personnel to support and drive a behavior-based safety culture.Your effective interpersonal skills will serve you well to provide technical and administrative guidance to operations, asset and maintenance, and the business in order to optimize the assets and achieve the production plans. You will lead by example and set the environment for taking risks within the organization by addressing constraints and enabling resources.You will coach and develop personnel (salaried and hourly) into high performance teams that exemplify the culture and behaviors required by BASF. You will also rely on this experience as you participate in recruiting new employees and preparing and implementing succession plans. You will support establishing an environment that involves, trusts, and optimizes a diverse team and creates a vision that fosters a sense of common ownership.You will drive best practices related to improving manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).You will partner with all Cellasto business functions to ensure that customer expectations towards supply reliability and product quality are met. You will also assist in monitoring & improving asset effectiveness in addition to the identification, preparation, and execution of capital investments in the plant.Providing technical leadership, you will support the execution of the Cellasto Global Know-How Protection Concept. You will also collaborate in cross-functional global projects and business analyses.If you...
Possess an Educational background in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred).Hold 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, with strong technical and leadership skills.Have proven ability to lead and develop teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.Are experienced in setting tactical plant goals and driving continuous improvement, and also have a strong commitment to workplace safety and fostering a behavior-based safety culture.Are able to provide technical and administrative guidance across operations and business functions.Have experience in coaching and developing both salaried and hourly personnel into high-performance teams. Involvement in recruiting, succession planning, and creating inclusive, trust-based team environments.Have experience in asset effectiveness monitoring and capital investment planning.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 possibleHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment optionsWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family membersFamily 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 stagesMentoring 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 happensAccess 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.
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