Shift Supervisor - Production (Freeport, TX)

BASF SE•Freeport, TX

About The Position

We are looking for a Shift Supervisor - Production (Freeport, TX) to join our Petrochemicals team in Freeport, TX. Come create chemistry with us! The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF’s petrochemical-based value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers. As a Shift Supervisor – Production, reporting to the Production Manager, you will supervise the work activities of shift Production Technicians. In this role, you will lead the shift team to maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable plant that delivers the needs of the business, supporting EHS, Production, and Maintenance activities by providing leadership, optimizing production and processes, and driving performance management to develop a high-performing team. During your shift as a Shift Supervisor - Production (Freeport, TX), you will

Requirements

Possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in chemical plant operations.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills to direct technicians in producing quality chemicals safely and cost-effectively.
Have strong coaching and development skills to build technical and business understanding within the production team.
Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including contractors and vendors.
Bring strong technical problem-solving skills to resolve operational issues impacting plant performance.
Have experience using SAP or similar computerized maintenance systems for entering and tracking maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

Possess a Sr. Technician status and qualification in the Acrylics technologies is preferred.
Have knowledge and experience with PSM and RCMS.

Responsibilities

Lead shift production activities in alignment with safe work practices, environmental compliance, quality standards, production targets, and housekeeping expectations, while monitoring plant performance to ensure optimization targets are met.
Provide leadership and oversight of shift personnel, including performance management, coaching, and development of Production Technicians to build a high-performing team.
Ensure safe and reliable plant operations by supporting EHS, Production, and Maintenance activities, including equipment preparation and readiness for maintenance and performing technician duties as needed.
Lead and participate in Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.
Direct shift activities during plant incidents or emergencies, serving as incident commander when required and making necessary equipment and process adjustments based on key performance indicators.
Ensure procedure compliance and continuous improvement, including supporting procedure updates and providing feedback and annual performance evaluations as part of the performance management process.
Support plant improvement efforts by providing input to strategic support teams and Learning & Development teams, identifying gaps and developmental needs for shift personnel.
Lead and participate in reliability reviews, root cause failure analysis, training activities, shift meetings, and execution of assigned tasks to ensure operational and safety objectives are achieved.

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!

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