Polyol Laboratory Supervisor

Now hiring! Polyol Laboratory Supervisor

Geismar, LA

We are looking for a Polyol Laboratory Supervisor to join our Geismar Site Services Team. 

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for leading Geismar’s Polyol Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.  Monitoring of laboratory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be key to ensure that areas of strength are maintained, and continuous improvement opportunities are identified and pursued.  The position will lead an ISO 9001-certified laboratory that must adhere to regulatory quality requirements including, Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).  The position has organizational responsibility for leading and developing a laboratory team of (1) Technologist and multiple Technicians.

As a Polyol Laboratory Supervisor,

• Your attention to detail and analytical background will serve you well in leveraging Statistical Process Control and developing KPIs for determining areas of strength, as well as opportunities for improvement
• Your strong knowledge of regulatory principles is desirable for supporting compliance efforts for various regulatory standards, including ISO 9001 as well as Responsible Care Management System
• A solid customer focus/solutions mindset and ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels will afford you opportunities to evaluate sample methodologies and work processes to ensure that needs of internal business partners and external customers are consistently exceeded
• Your organizational responsibilities for a Technologist, a Continuous Improvement Specialist, and multiple Technicians will enable you to drive long-term sustainable improvements while instilling day-to-day fundamentals such as equipment troubleshooting, standards/controls compliance, etc.
• A creative mindset will be a welcomed attribute for purposes of identifying innovative approaches to historically standard work practices
• Your ability to collaborate will allow you to partner with key stakeholders for purposes of developing department-wide objectives and team-specific goals in support of those objectives
• Your ability to visualize the abstract will enable you to develop a strategic vision for your team
• Agility will serve you well in your interactions with your front-line team, staff professionals, business group peers, as well as functional and business group senior leadership

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!

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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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.