Now Hiring! Materials Supervisor

Palmyra, MO

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We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. As a materials supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring safe and high-quality production while leading their team, developing and executing an operations training program, and verifying operator understanding of tasks. In addition, you will initiate work orders, review loading/unloading schedules for raw materials arriving via truck and rail, and work towards ensuring a safe and environmentally conscious workplace.

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.

During your 8-hour shift as a Materials Supervisor, you will

• Ensure that all activities within assigned operating areas are carried out in compliance with BASF Regulations, the site Responsible Care Management System, and all relevant State and Federal regulations. Carry out assigned duties as part of the site Emergency Response team.
• Execute and achieve unloading schedule via effective planning, resource allocation, prioritization, and decision making, providing support to the resolution of process and equipment issues when required.
• Ensure effective ownership of production assets by the operations team - compliance with operations-led maintenance and housekeeping & 5S schedules; all equipment performance issues are diagnosed and actioned effectively; all plant preparation, start-ups, and changeovers completed in a safe and timely manner in order to meet plan.
• Manage the job set-up procedure for operations, maintenance, and engineering work, including lock-out, tag-out and the safety work permit systems.
• Lead, manage, and develop the competence of the operator team to ensure effective performance and motivation.
• Provide accurate and timely communications to computer systems (e.g. SAP) and to other site departments to ensure effective and transparent execution of production and related operations.

If you...

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have 3 years of experience as an Operator in one or more of the operating units at the BASF Hannibal plant OR 3 years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment outside.
• Demonstrate coaching and leadership skills, tact, and the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Have computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and previous SAP experience.
• Possess good problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly address and resolve equipment, process, and/or people issues.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.

Then...

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!

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

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.