Now hiring! Production Specialist

Central, SC

We are looking for a Production Specialist to join our Performance Materials team in Central, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a professional like you to support and prioritize activities in the Production and Logistics departments. A primary focus is on designing, implementing, and sustaining a Continuous Improvement process and culture at the Clemson site. Areas of focus for this role will include: Digitalization, Lean and Six Sigma, OpEx Measures, Sustainability, and Culture. You will lead without formal authority, working with stakeholders from the shop floor to the Site Leadership Team. You will also align your activities with the strategic objectives of the Site.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your history of identifying and implementing improvements to technology, processes, equipment, or organizations. You will also get to share your ability and motivation to rapidly learn new topics, as well as your familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean concepts. Prioritizing efforts in the Production and Logistics are will also be a strong focus area.

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

• Leveraging your innovation and collaboration skills, you will identify continuous improvement opportunities and support implementation; assist in development of OpEx capital project ideas, scoping and reviews; and lead a Continuous Improvement team to develop and steer cross-functional improvement opportunities.
• Leveraging your manufacturing or business experience, you will create, implement, and sustain Lean management systems on the shop floor, including (but not limited to): 5S, visual management, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. You will assist with the site waste walk program.
• Demonstrating your strong focus on safety you will support the site behavioral based safety process, assist in incident investigations, address corrective actions and serve as a Safe Work Permit writer.
• Providing your strong organizational skills, you will coordinate maintenance activities with production and provide prioritization to maintenance for production repairs and installations. You will assist with prioritizing activities for the Cylinder Building operators.
• Utilizing your attention to detail you will research to find and order parts for operations.
• Coordinating Asset Effectiveness data collection and analysis and run reports in SAP

If you...

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Have a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Have strong innovation and collaboration skills, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Are familiar with Six Sigma and Lean concepts and have a strong focus on safety.
• Are able to lead without formal authority and the ability to rapidly learn new topics.
• Have experience in identifying and implementing improvements to technology, processes, equipment, or organizations.
• Are experienced with SAP and managing continuous improvement projects this would be a plus.

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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