Site Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Care Chemicals (Greenville, SC)

Now hiring! Site Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Care Chemicals (Greenville, SC)

Maudlin, SC  / Relocation Assistance

Annual Bonus

5% travel required

Come create chemistry with us!

We are looking for a Site Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Care Chemicals for our Maudlin, SC site. 

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents, and cleaner industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications, crop protection and plant nutrition. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably.

In this role, you will lead a team of 20 employees and contractors in the maintenance and repair of production equipment, driving efficiency while ensuring safety standards are met. You will manage the site’s maintenance budget and support CapEx project execution. Additionally, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of utilities such as boilers, hot oil heaters, cooling towers, air compressors, and wastewater treatment plants.

As a Site Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Care Chemicals (Greenville, SC), you create chemistry by...

• Ensuring workplace health and safety by applying safety rules, promoting safe working practices, and overseeing safety programs while leading maintenance personnel to prioritize, repair, and maintain production equipment efficiently.

• Maximizing asset effectiveness, optimizing spare parts, and improving machine availability will be key responsibilities in this role. As part of the site leadership team, you will also focus on EHS excellence, team development, and operational efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure the successful implementation of key projects and asset improvement programs.
• Utilizing technical knowledge to manage performance, seting KPIs, and aligning with best practices. Leading project engineering oversight and process changes to improve operations.
• Driving capital and expense projects plant-wide, ensuring they align with scope, budget, and schedule. Manage resource allocation and execute capital plans within the area.
• Leading the development of area goals, improving maintenance efficiency, and controling costs by monitoring budgets, planning, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coaching and supporting personnel through formal and informal training on equipment maintenance, safety, and problem-solving. Managing external contractors and services, ensuring effective coordination with engineering teams for project execution.

If you...

• Have your Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field as well as 5+ years of experience in maintenance and engineering in manufacturing or chemical industry environment. Your previous manufacturing experience will be fundamental to manage maintenance processes, including planning, scheduling, execution, and feedback, ensuring sustainability and adherence to procedures.
• Have prior leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting capital projects is also a plus. 

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.