Now hiring! Production Supervisor

Vidalia, LA. (Onsite)

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Catalyst team in Vidalia, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

This is a key role in moving the site to a performance driven organization. In this position you will be accountable for the overall performance of the area supervised including safety, productivity, and costs, while supervising the daily shift activities of the workforce.

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

• Executing, coordinating, and managing daily shift activities related to the manufacturing operations of the production facility, including direct supervision of the plant and packaging areas.
• Leading Operators in daily shift discussions to review safety messages, communicate work assignments, review production status & priorities and lead the Daily Production meetings.
• Leading a team of cross-functional employees, you will motivate, engage, and hold accountable the shift operators to ensure the plant is operated safely that results in a “zero-incident mindset”, and within environmental and quality guidelines, including maintaining housekeeping standard.
• Playing a key role in driving standardization across shifts, optimized fixed and variable unit costs, and work closely with support groups to increase reliability.
• Correcting equipment problems and performing general maintenance per shift to ensure reliability of equipment. You will submit work notifications to address repairs, participate in the prioritization of maintenance needs and prepare accurate safe work permits and other permits as needed for Maintenance to complete the work safely.
• Identifying potential areas needing additional training by the operators and follow up to ensure such training is provided in a timely manner. You will also verify the effectiveness of the training through routine employee evaluations. Additionally, you will ensure departmental procedures are current and accurate and that all direct reports have completed all necessary
  training and possess qualifications to perform the work assigned.
• Being responsible for proper compliance around safety procedures such as Safe Work, Hot Work, LT&T, facilitate management of change process, and incident reporting/investigation.

If you...

• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Hold 5 years of operations experience.
• Are able to work on 12 hours rotating shifts, including night shift and weekend shift.
• Have strong technical problem-solving skills to help in the resolution of problems in the different manufacturing areas that affect plant performance.
• Hold computer (Microsoft Office software) and math skills are required.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, preferred.
• Have SAP enterprise resource planning software experience, preferred.
• Hold Shift supervisor and leadership experience, preferred.
• Possess ball-forming experience, preferred.
• Have DCS experience, 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.