Now hiring! Quality Manager, Polyol

Geismar, Louisianna

We are looking for a Quality Manager, Polyol North America to join our Performance Materials team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

As a Quality Manager, Polyol, you create chemistry by...

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring all manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Overseeing the development and execution of quality control plans, managing and mentoring the quality assurance team, including quality inspectors and technicians, and conducting regular performance reviews while providing training and development opportunities.

• Fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the plant, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO, IATF) and company policies, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date quality documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and inspection reports.

• Leading internal and external audits and inspections, addressing any non-compliance issues, analyzing quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, participating in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects, and addressing customer quality complaints while coordinating with production and engineering teams to resolve issues.

• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure that raw materials and components meet quality standards, developing and managing quality metrics for supplier performance, and driving improvement actions as needed.

• Overseeing product testing, validation, and inspection processes to ensure products meet specifications, reviewing and approving test results and inspection reports, and preparing and presenting quality reports and performance metrics to plant management and other stakeholders.

• Utilizing data analysis tools to track quality performance and make data-driven decisions.

If you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Master’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management (preferred).

• Hold a minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management within the chemical industry, specifically with polyols.

• Have proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate a team.

• Possess strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and tools as well as excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Are able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Have a Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) this would be preferred.

• Are experienced in statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) this would be a plus.

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

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