Plant Superintendent - MIDGA - Gordon

Description BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $17.5 billion in 2008. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to oil and gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 97,000 employees and posted sales of €62 billion (approximately $91.6 billion) in 2008. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Lead Operations organization to ensure product design, cost, quality, and internal and external customer supply objectives are met and exceeded.
• Develop the Operations organization team through goal setting, accountability, performance review and development, and organizational design and development.
• Lead the Operations organization in its Journey to EHS Excellence.
• Establish, pursue and achieve a strategic direction and Manufacturing objectives for kaolin business unit which compliments and supports the Middle Georgia strategic vision.
• Lead the continuous improvement activities of the Operations organization, foster innovation, and facilitate and embrace change that drives improvement.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or Technical Management, and 10+ years of manufacturing experience is required. 
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience, with 5 years of supervision in a union environment.
• Demonstrated strong competencies must include: personal and team leadership, business and financial acumen, communication, strategic and analytical thinking, and customer focus.
• Knowledge or experience in the manufacturing of kaolin is preferred.