Manufacturing Operations Manager

Now hiring! Operations Manager

We are looking for a Operations Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Ames, IA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As the Operations Manager you will lead the sites manufacturing efforts to ensure Safety, Quality and productivity goals are met. Innovation and team building are important initiatives for the site. Good people skills to facilitate ownership and team building are a must, as well as a hands-on involvement of the site operations.

As a Operations Manager, you create chemistry by…

Managing all site operations functions, including maintenance and productions.

Executing a strategic plan of action to support the BASF brand, including crisis management support.

Fostering beneficial relationships with stakeholders, government officials and other external opinion leaders.

Developing and motivating your team members to execute a complete communications (internal and external) strategy.

Driving innovation with the team.

Fostering a teamwork culture, remove barriers and improve processes and quality of work life.

Facilitating process improvements.

If you…

Have a BS/BA in a technical discipline; Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering is preferred.

Possess 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.

Have knowledge and working experience with MS Word and PowerPoint.

Have experience working with and managing a team in a manufacturing setting.

Have experience in the implementation of process improvements.

Have strong written and oral communication skills.

Possess working knowledge of 5S and lean principles; experience with those principles is preferred.

Have SAP skills; experience with SAP is preferred.

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.