Digital Process Optimization Lead

Now hiring! Digital Process Optimization

Greenville, OH

As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.

Where the chemistry happens…

You will execute and deliver global digital initiatives from regional direction that improves process efficiency, asset utilization, and decision-making across manufacturing operations with the goal of turning data into decisions. You will be responsible for hands-on implementation, collaboration, and technical execution to achieve our strategic goals.

You create chemistry by...

• Deploying, adopting, and actively using digital solutions at sites.
• Using standard KPIs and dashboards for performance comparison and decisions.
• Your improvements showing measurable impact on Fixed Manufacturing Costs and asset utilization.
• Enabling Operators and teams to use digital tools independently.
• Executing digital transformation initiatives in process optimization using data-driven solutions to reduce waste, waiting times, transportation losses, and inefficiencies.
• Modernizing virtual assessment and benchmarking practices to compare site performance, evaluate innovation initiatives, and identify rollout potential.
• Supporting the definition, development, and rollout of standardized global KPIs and dashboards.
• Developing and deploying digital decision-support tools for shop-floor operations and cross-functional processes.
• Driving the shift from traditional continuous improvement methods to a digital-first approach.
• Designing and delivering training and enablement programs focused on practical digital tool usage.
• Managing international cross-functional projects with focus on cost awareness and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with operations teams while enabling future digital capabilities.

If you have...

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for process optimization.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong motivation for hands-on digital implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, MES, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Project management experience
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ownership, speed, and cost-focused mindset.
• Agile, results-oriented way of working.

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.