Autofroth Equipment & Parts Mgr

BASF SE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Parts and Equipment Manager is a member of the Autofroth business Leadership Team within the Polyurethanes Systems business. In this role, you will lead a team of equipment and customer service professionals with direct authority and budget responsibility, and collaborate closely with Autofroth sales, marketing, and technical professionals to drive business for Autofroth applications.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent of 5+ years of experience
• 7 years of related experience required
• Knowledge of polyurethane processing and equipment, polyurethane systems knowledge and troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, and web-based platforms, SAP experience preferred, Order to Cash experience a plus
• Mechanical inclination and able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Commitment to workplace safety, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) and ISO standards
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading current and future equipment strategies for the Autofroth business, directing technical activities to support customer requirements and the overall business strategy.
• Applying strong leadership skills by guiding, developing, and supporting the Parts and Equipment Team through clear direction, aligned expectations, and a shared commitment to results.
• Setting priorities and balancing workloads based on business objectives and customer needs, enabling the team to remain focused, organized, and effective.
• Collaborating with Field Technical Service, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and Technical Development to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met.
• Engaging directly with key customers to understand equipment needs, address requirements, and support troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Managing the delegated procurement process for Autofroth parts and equipment, including vendor selection, price negotiation, and inventory management.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement within equipment and service offerings, including the development of new technologies and support of new equipment launches.
• Building a broad understanding of the Autofroth® business, including supply chain and operations, to ensure seamless customer support and strong alignment within the business and supporting functions.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees