Seeds Processing Plant Manager

SeedQuest; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Six Sigma

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Maricopa, AZ.

This position works directly with the Site Manager assisting in the day-to-day operations of the treating, packaging, delinting and debagging plants as well as shipping and receiving in the warehouse. They will perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process design and engineering.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Seeds Processing Plant Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Overseeing day-to-day operations in the treating, debagging, packaging and de-linting plants.
• Supporting production, business and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating repairs as needed, while overseeing off-season maintenance planning and ensuring effective preventive and predictive maintenance strategies are implemented throughout operational periods to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Facilitating self-directed work teams, providing training in "core skill" areas to teams and peers, and interacting with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution and process improvement.
• Achieving daily, weekly, and yearly production goals set forth by cotton seed supply while producing a high-quality product within a safe work environment.
• Communicating daily with direct reports to achieve these goals with adhering to company policies and provide support across departments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and the associated GRIC regulatory agencies. This as a critical component of this role and serves as a key element of BASF's License to Operate within the region.
• Additionally, championing continuous improvement initiatives focused on EHS, quality, cost optimization, asset utilization, operational excellence, and innovation through the adoption of best practices, emerging technologies, and data-driven decision-making.

If you...

• Bring 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, seed production, ginning and seed conditioning, or relevant farm/mechanical work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Stewardship, and Quality Management systems, with knowledge of OSHA PSM regulatory requirements preferred.
• Leverage ERP programs used in manufacturing operations, management systems, and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have previous experience leading direct reports using strong organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Develop employees by setting and reviewing annual objectives, establishing training, managing career and role progression, and enabling high-performing teams.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence practices, with certification preferred.
• Manage costs, inventory, capital projects, and site budget plans.
• Think critically, strategically, and logically to anticipate and plan for future site needs.
• Build effective cross-departmental relationships and manage conflict constructively.
• Are able to travel up to 15%, domestically.

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 callyou@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

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here .

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.