BASF has been a committed partner to Korea since 1954. As a leading foreign investor in the chemical industry in Korea, BASF operates eight world-scale production sites in the country. The company also maintains the Electronic Materials R&D Center in Suwon. In addition, one R&D center for advanced Performance Materials solutions and two technical development centers are located across Korea. In 2023, BASF posted sales of approximately € 1.3 billion to customers in Korea and employed 1,209 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com.

*Main Tasks of Production Manager:

1. Production Planning & Operations
- Develop and execute production plans based on sales forecasts, customer requirements, and R&D demands.

- Adjust production schedules according to operational constraints, equipment availability, and process issues.
- Ensure production targets, product quality, delivery commitments, and cost objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and other relevant functions.

2. Manufacturing Performance Management

- Monitor daily manufacturing performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, reliability, and efficiency.

- Manage production budgets and support cost optimization initiatives.

3. Material & Inventory Management

- Manage raw material planning, inventory control, procurement coordination, and material availability.
- Ensure accurate production and material data management through SAP and MES systems.
- Monitor material consumption and optimize inventory levels.

4. Maintenance & Reliability

- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational and technical issues.
- Prepare work permits and approve general maintenance work permits within assigned authority.

5. People Management

- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and training to production personnel.
- Foster a strong safety culture and promote continuous improvement practices.
- Conduct first-level performance evaluations for operators and support employee development.

6. Capital Projects & Plant Modifications

- Lead plant expansion and modification projects.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
- Support equipment selection, project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.

7. EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety & Quality) Management

- Ensure full compliance with BASF requirements, local regulations, and applicable international standards.
- Lead implementation of EHSQ programs, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
- Manage risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC), emergency response preparedness, and safety inspections.

- Review and maintain SOPs, operating manuals, work procedures, and ISO-related documentation.
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM), DCS/SIS documentation management, and proof-test follow-up activities.
- Participate in SHE committees and promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and quality.

*Education/Qualifications required:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. 
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant environment. 
- Strong knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, and EHS requirements.

- Experience with SAP, MES, or equivalent manufacturing systems. 
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional coordination skills.

* Competencies required:

- Experience in semiconductor chemicals, electronic materials, or specialty chemical manufacturing.

- Experience in project management, process safety management (PSM), or plant expansion projects. 
- Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), risk assessment, and operational excellence methodologies. 
- Proficiency in English communication.

*Special Requirements if any:

1.Hazardous Materials Industrial Engineer certification preferred
2.Professional Engineer Chemical Engineering preferred
3.Professional Engineer Industrial Safety certification preferred

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