Production Area Supervisor

Now hiring! Production Area Supervisor


Greenville area, SC (On-site)

We are looking for Production Area Supervisors to join our Care Chemicals team in Mauldin, SC.


Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.

As a Production Area Supervisor you will support the day-to-day operation of the plant, providing technical leadership in executing the required production plan. You will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, team development, and operational excellence, providing technical leadership in executing the required production plan. This role drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to all safety, environmental, and operational standards.


As a Production Area Supervisor, you create chemistry by…

Driving a strong safety culture by promoting risk reduction, ensuring EHS compliance, and supporting emergency response (e.g., Incident Commander / First Aid)

• Conducting safety engagements during daily activities and ensure compliance with all site safety rules and procedures.
• Conducting routine area tours to verify safe operations, ensure adherence to procedures, and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient execution of duties across the shifts.

• Maintaining direct accountability for all manufacturing functions within the assigned area.

Coaching and developing operators and team members, ensuring completion of required training and achievement of performance goals

• Overseeing the training and development of new hires, existing employees, and contractors; in alignment with the site’s competency-based training program.

Ensuring effective communication, troubleshooting process issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational excellence

Maintaining accurate systems, reporting, and documentation (AIM, MOC, SAP, batch records) to support compliance and business continuity

Ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Responsible for compliance with environmental and regulatory permits, including wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, etc.

Implementing and overseeing the RCRA compliance program, including: proper storage, labeling, and marking of materials; routine inspections; compliance with <90-day accumulation requirements, proper packaging, and handling of regulated materials

Reinforcing accountability, operational discipline, and a culture of teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Set clear expectations and maintain accountability for adherence to procedures and standards at all levels of the organization.
  
  
  

If you…

• Hold a High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferrably have 2 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Are able to work 8hr day shift pattern, Monday to Friday and any necessary overtime. Rotational on-call duties during weekends.
• Are safety conscious when working with and around chemicals, have knowledge of the proper methods of handling corrosive, flammable and explosive materials, have knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Are able to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated, show initiative, have excellent attention to detail, are results oriented and customer focused, possess good communication skills, and possess the ability to work in a team environment. .
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with chemical processing equipment, strong and effective interpersonal skills.
• Have experience in process hazard analysis, management of change, root cause analysis, and incident investigations.
  
  
  

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.