Site Manager, Seeds Processing

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

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Maricopa, AZ is seeking a Site Manager to lead the seeds processing operations, ensure seed integrity, and drive safety and regulatory compliance across warehousing, delinting, treating, packaging and processing activities.

You will manage cross-functional teams, optimize cost and production performance, and oversee CapEx/OpEx programs while building a strong EHS culture and site relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing, seed production or related ops.
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing operations systems; proficient in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, leadership and management capabilities.
• Experience controlling costs and inventory; capital project support.
• Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day seed processing operations.
• Oversee warehousing, delinting, treating, packaging, debagging, ginning, cleaning and processing.
• Maintain seed integrity and quality across Research, VICE and Parent Seed programs.
• Drive EHS culture, audits, and regulatory compliance (GRIC, OSHA, EPA, USDA, etc.).
• Lead site teams to deliver cost, inventory, production, quality and shipments.
• Manage maintenance, CapEx/OpEx projects and timelines.
• Develop direct reports through coaching, training and performance reviews.
• Engage with community/regulatory bodies to support License to Operate.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Site Manager, Seeds Processing

Location: Bapchule, Arizona, USA

Job ID:144998

We are looking for a Site Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our Seeds Processing business in Maricopa, AZ.

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.

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

As a Site Manager - Seeds Processing, you create chemistry by...

• Leading safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operations across the commercial and parent seed processing facilities, including warehousing, delinting, treating, packaging, debagging, ginning, seed cleaning and processing, while maintaining seed integrity and quality from Research, VICE and Parent Seed programs through distribution.
• Creating and sustaining a strong EHS culture by leading safe‑work practices, equipping teams with appropriate resources, supporting site audits and reporting, and ensuring compliance with GRIC, OSHA, EPA, USDA, RCRA, air‑permitting and BASF requirements, including exercising stop‑work authority when conditions put people, assets or the environment at risk.
• Leading Plant Managers, the Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager, Field Production, Logistics and other site teams to deliver cost, inventory, production, quality, stewardship and time‑sensitive shipment objectives.
• Overseeing maintenance and reliability programs, including off‑season maintenance and preventive and predictive strategies, while managing CapEx and OpEx projects against approved scope, cost and timeline.
• Leading direct reports through objective setting, employee dialogue, training, career development, role progression, scheduling and performance management to build high‑performing teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Gila River Indian Community and associated regulatory agencies to support BASF’s License to Operate in the region.
• Driving continuous improvement in EHS, quality, cost optimization, asset utilization, operational excellence and innovation through best practices, emerging technologies and data‑driven decisions.
• Acting as Information Protection Officer for assigned sites by identifying, assessing and mitigating information‑security risks through appropriate controls and protective measures.

If you have...

• A Bachelors degree and at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, seed production, ginning and seed conditioning, or relevant farm or mechanical operations.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, safety, security, stewardship and quality management systems; knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management requirements is preferred.
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing operations systems, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, leadership and managerial capabilities, including direct‑report leadership, employee development, objective setting, training management and building high‑performing teams.
• Experience controlling costs and inventory, managing capital projects and supporting site budget plans.
• Strong critical, strategic and logical thinking, with the ability to work independently, make timely decisions and plan for changing seasonal and future site needs.
• Effective cross‑functional interpersonal and conflict‑management skills.
• Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification is preferred.
• Able to travel up to 20%.

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 programmes 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.