**Now hiring! Production Manager** **Freeport, TX** **Relocation assistance / Annual bonus** We are looking for a Production Manager to join our Monomers team in Freeport, TX **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions. As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of the operating plan for your assigned production unit, while ensuring the operation is safe, efficient, in environmental compliance, on budget, on time and in specification. **As a Production Manager, you create chemistry by...** + Being accountable for daily environmental & safety compliance and implementing the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis, action items, documentation, and follow-up for incidents occurring in your area. + Supporting implementation and follow-up on maintenance processes and process optimization (Daily follow-up through Visual Boards). Additionally, you will support Process Optimization activities, participate and communicate to Daily Execution in macro production planning and scheduling (S&OP), and support Quality and ISO processes. + Providing capital project support to prioritize projects from a unit/business/site perspective to maximize benefit. + Establishing plant goals, objectives, and operational budgets to assure continuous improvement, and managing budgeting changes for Production accounts. You will also provide resources for and follow-up on the implementation of Lean tools. + Engaging within the organization by interfacing with Global Production and Business Units and supporting the Knowledge Coordinator in knowledge capture and transfer. + Coaching and developing personnel into high-performance teams, identifying training needs, leveraging training opportunities, and utilizing the talent development process to promote team member development. You will also prepare and implement succession plans, participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of employees, and conduct performance management reviews. **If you...** + Hold a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. + Have 10+ years of experience in Production/Operations engineering in chemical manufacturing, experience in PSM/RMP plants is preferred. + Possess 3+ years of leadership experience + Are knowledgeable in Lean manufacturing is 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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **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.