Operations Coordinator - Refinery

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As a Operations Coordinator - Refinery you will LEAD by……….

• Establishing, reinforcing, and supporting a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and procedures/policies. Perform weekly housekeeping inspections.
• When necessary, carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Developing and scheduling the weekly Maintenance priorities, collaborating with area personnel and the Production Maintenance Coordinator.

• Managing the Work Order backlog in collaboration with the Production Maintenance Coordinator and area personnel.
• Interacting daily with the Maintenance planners & scheduler to review maintenance plans to communicate production expectations and ensure these are communicated to the shift personnel.
• Assisting in revising production and maintenance schedules and priorities because of equipment failure or operating problems, establish a mechanism to have “additional production activities” and “short notice outage work” readily available in case of unexpected production breakdowns and upsets.
• Collaborating and helping plan / direct production activities and establish production priorities for daily goals in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Helping the Shift Supervisors and Engineers troubleshoot equipment and processes. Working with the Reliability department as needed to find solutions to problems.
• Helping ensure the Shift Supervisors and Operators are running the processes in the most efficient manner.
• Directing and coordinating, with assistance from the Shift Supervisors, activities concerned with production up-time of all department operations.
• Training employees: plan, assign, and collaborate with the Shift Supervisor to direct work; collaborate with the appraisal of individual performance; participate in rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Working with Shift Supervisors and Production Logistics Coordinators to ensure that needed raw materials and packaging materials are ordered in a timely manner for upcoming production needs.
• Working closely with Area Manager and Engineers in implementing process improvements, MOC submissions, safety improvements, area planning, etc
• Implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Participating in turnover meetings to support the Supervisors as needed.
• Filling in for Area Manager when needed during scheduled and unscheduled absences.
• Managing contract (temp) operators including interviewing, touring, hiring and time keeping.
• Managing the department Logistics Coordinator position.
• Taking the lead in investigation and resolution of nonconformances.
• Compiling, storing, and retrieving production data.
• Assisting with Title V environmental reporting as needed.
• Being willing to work shifts on occasions when needed to fill in for Shift Supervisors during scheduled and unscheduled absences.

Your elements for success……

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required with at least 5 years of related experience within a Chemical Manufacturing Environment; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role within a Chemical manufacturing environment.
• Excellent skills collaborating with all levels within the site operations and support functions.
• Experience managing large groups of operators.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and excellent math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $75,000-$95,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.