Seeds Processing Plant Lead - Production & Quality Excellence

SeedQuest; Maricopa (AZ); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements whenever可能

Highly competitive retirement savings

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

BASF Agricultural Solutions seeks a Seeds Processing Plant Manager in Maricopa, AZ to lead treating, debagging, packaging, and delinting operations while coordinating with production planning, quality, and maintenance teams. This role emphasizes safety, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration within a team-based manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing related to seeds or farm operations, with ERP and MS Office proficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, seed production, ginning and seed conditioning, or relevant farm/mechanical work.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Stewardship, and Quality Management systems; OSHA PSM knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP programs used in manufacturing operations and with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience leading direct reports and developing employees; strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence practices; certification preferred.
• Manage costs, inventory, capital projects, and site budget plans.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations in treating, debagging, packaging, and delinting plants.
• Support production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs; oversee preventive maintenance planning.
• Facilitate self-directed work teams and provide training in core skills; interact with internal/external customers.
• Achieve production goals while ensuring high-quality products in a safe environment.
• Communicate daily with direct reports to meet goals and support across departments.
• Build relationships with GRIC and regulatory agencies as part of BASF's License to Operate.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focusing on EHS, quality, cost, asset utilization, and innovation.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Six Sigma

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

BASF Agricultural Solutions seeks a Seeds Processing Plant Manager in Maricopa, AZ to lead treating, debagging, packaging, and delinting operations while coordinating with production planning, quality, and maintenance teams. This role emphasizes safety, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration within a team-based manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing related to seeds or farm operations, with ERP and MS Office proficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma