Now hiring! Production Supervisor

Toronto, On Site.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Performance Materials team in Toronto.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the polyurethane production operation, including bulk shipping and receiving. They will manage the production team and interact with supply chain planners, QC technicians, customer service, and logistics. The role also involves coordinating with warehouse operators for packaged raw materials and finished goods, and working with maintenance for repairs and preventative maintenance. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will issue safe work permits for contractors and handle other assigned topics.

As a Production Supervisor, you create chemistry by...

• Supervising the polyurethane production operation, including bulk shipping and receiving while also supervising the production team.
• Frequently interacting with supply chain planner, QC technicians. and warehouse operators for packaged raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinating with maintenance for repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Issuing safe work permits for contractors.
• Having the autonomy to make decisions related to inventory management, shipping, and receiving.
• Interacting with external parties such as transportation companies and customers.

If you have...

• Minimum a High School Diploma with at least 5 years of production-related experience. (Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2 years of production-related experience preferred).
• a Forklift license
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Regulatory knowledge (e.g., TDG, WHMIS)
• Experience with polyurethane production (preferred)
• Supervisory experience this would be preferred.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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