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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Job Summary:

Primary sales responsibility to identify and develop new business primarily through an existing and potential customer base of distribution (channel partners) and to provide the focus for the development of customer relationships at all levels in those organizations. Perform all necessary sales and marketing activities for targeted segments involving core product growth to facilitate sales to end-users. Responsible for identifying customer needs, forecasting sales and developing relationships with key decision makers. Maintain and enhance the distributor customer relationship. Conduct architectural calls to develop position in new construction.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a comprehensive analysis of the territory and develop a territory distribution strategy annually, outlining a sales and marketing strategy designed to promote core product growth.
- Develop and maintain an annual Sales Operating Plan for each channel partner to increase core products growth with key accounts and key customers. The focus should be on enhancing strategic marketing and promotional planning with distributors.
- Identify and research prospective customers through networking, online research, business directories, industry associations, trade shows and observation. Develop and implement plans for introduction to and relationship development with these potential customers.
- Identify key architectural firms and makes calls on a planned basis with channel partners.
- Analyze distributor sales capability and provide training, coaching and joint calls to upgrade the capabilities of distributor inside and outside sales personnel. The primary vehicles will be classroom training and joint calls.
- Project tracking and lead generation -- Using online data sources and PT Lite, track non-segment projects and share leads with distributors. Establish a system for tracking and obtaining / providing customer-centric feedback.
- Point person for communication with distribution --develop and maintain communication in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of distributor staff and customers.
- Manage communication with segment sales personnel.
- Manage pricing for all core products sold through distribution to balance optimal profitability with long-term territory and organization needs.
- Takes the lead on quality and complaint investigation and resolution.
- Responsible for timely reporting, delivering sales results (top-and bottom-line) and managing territory to the expense budget.
- Follow all appropriate Environmental Protection, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) policies.
- Notifies supervisor before undertaking work activity in which he/she is not adequately trained.
- Immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to his/her supervisor and takes immediate interim steps to protect him/her and others from serious risk.
- Understands that Safety and Environmental responsibility is a major part of BASF's Vision and Guiding Principles. Must report all unsafe conditions and accidents immediately to appropriate managers or directors. Responsible for the safety of themselves and others.
- Must understand and follow all quality initiatives and processes for ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and other ISO regulations, procedures and processes as they pertain to job responsibilities.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Candidate Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of five years of specialty construction materials sales, construction management, and/or installation of construction materials.

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science preferred in sales, marketing, business or a related field. Minimum high school graduation with commensurate industry-related work experience.

BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

Comments: Demonstrates a robust understanding of how construction products are sold into the industry through the various channels of sale. Channel of sales include all customers but are focused on Architects, Specifiers, Distributors and Contractors.

Primary Location: United States-Ohio
Function: SALE - Sales
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Main purpose of this role is to manage the formulated product domestic (~$1200M) and export business (~$300M) of BASF Crop Protection Business in North America and the associated integration linking business strategy to supply chain processes.

Position is responsible at a minimum, functionally and administratively, for two Foreign Trade reps and two Business Leads (Affiliate and Domestic Business Lead). Position reports to the APN Regional Operations Director.

This particular position leads the team, works closely with the NA Business Managers and their organizations, as well as affiliate and regional offices to ensure business and supply chain alignment. Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders of many different cultures, functions and organizational levels is critical to success.

1. Manage the $1200M+ Domestic business including coordination and facilitation of the different North America Business groups with the APN Regional Operations Team.
2. Manage the $300M Affiliate business including coordination and facilitation of 3 regional and 40 country teams with the APN Regional Operations Team.
3. Define, lead or participate in projects targeted to specific opportunities, such as Strategy 2020 initiatives, and AP global initiatives, to provide improved efficiency and effectiveness of the Supply Chain organization.
4. Partner with Business Leadership, Operational Planning and/or Sales & Operational Planning teams to develop and implement strategies and plans to optimize business processes.
5. Partner with Regional, Affiliate and Global Supply Chain Organizations to identify and explore synergies and opportunities to reduce overall cost for AP.
6. Analyze short, mid and long term affiliate demands by collecting and monitoring business forecasts for APN-sourced finished goods. Develop APN's export financial forecast on a monthly basis.
7. Link APN Operations Mission and Asset Strategy by acting as gatekeeper for new product requests and for fit assessments within APN Operations. Manage product portfolio with regional/global marketing for APN products.
8. Coach and develop staff of 3-5 to meet ongoing and changing business dynamics. Create individual development plans for staff personal growth.

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Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- Bachelor's Degree with MBA -OR- Bachelor's Degree with Professional Certification (e.g. APICS).
- Minimum of 10 years of business experience.
- Must have previously held a minimum of 4 different jobs.
- Demonstrated career progression, project management, exposure to IT tools and ability to manage, coach and develop staff.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clarity to various stakeholders with different priorities.
- Strong analytical skills, strong level of detail orientation and experience with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Preferred:
- 15 plus years of business experience.
- Previous roles / experience involving global interactions.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Research Triangle Pa
Function: LOSC - Logistics, Supply Chain & Customer Service
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: APN-Agricultural Products Division]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Business-Demand-Manager-Job-NC-27701/2475365/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Business-Demand-Manager-Job-NC-27701/2475365/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
The Communications Manager Sr provides leadership and oversight of marketing communications strategies and programs to ensure the BASF Crop Protection Division value proposition is clearly articulated and demonstrated to customers across North America.

The group manager directs the Crop Communications team, which manages the BASF Crop Protection Division brands and associated marketing communications programs. Reporting to the North America Director of Communications, the group manager will interface with key management within the Crop Protection business group in RTP and Canada, demonstrating value to the business by recommending strategic measures across product categories, develop and initiate positioning programs, and ensuring successful outcomes.

The group manager will supervise the relationship with and periodic evaluation of advertising and PR agency consultants as well as the fulfillment company. Additionally, the group manager will contribute to communications programs that support BASF APN goals as assigned by the Communications Director.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- BA or BS degree in marketing, communications, journalism, PR, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supervising a team of marketing communications professionals.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in B2B and/or B2C marketing communications, inclusive of a combination of media relations, advertising, direct mail, digital marketing, collateral, and fulfillment.
- Proven track record of succeeding in a matrixed team environment, inspiring teams, consensus building.
- Proven ability of managing and tracking budgets, forecasting and ROI measures.
- Demonstrated successful program outcomes.

Preferred:
- Demonstrated success in one or more of these fields is a strong plus: production agriculture and/or crop protection or similarly regulated field.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Research Triangle Pa
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-APN-Crop Protection North America]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Communications-Manager-Sr_-Job-NC-27701/2432547/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Communications-Manager-Sr_-Job-NC-27701/2432547/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
This position will report to the Director of Specialty Products and will need to work closely to align Colorbiotics business goals with the overall business goals of non crop business within Ag Products, Research Triangle Park, NC. Larger scale projects will require interaction with Global and Regional management.

The business manager will be required to understand the overall economic situation as it affects the non-crop/landscape business. Metrics such as housing, consumer confidence and spending directly affect the landscape and consumer business and must be understood for success. Key competitive technological innovations in the landscape and pest control/ornamentals industry must be monitored and responded to.

This position will need to be a constant coach for the Colorbiotics team and the business manager will need to have high level interactions with many customers.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, agribusiness or related field.
- Master's degree or M.B.A preferred
- 10+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, agricultural technical disciplines or consumer industry.
- Previous experience managing a P/L
- Experience in business management in a consumer industry.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
- Previous supervisory experience
- Excellent business acumen and high level understanding of key business metrics.
- Landscape industry experience preferred.

Primary Location: United States-Iowa-Ames
Function: GEMA - General Management
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-APN-Crop Protection North America]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Ames-Business-Manager%2C-Colorbiotics-Ames%2C-IA-Job-IA-50010/2540225/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Ames-Business-Manager%2C-Colorbiotics-Ames%2C-IA-Job-IA-50010/2540225/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Responsible for leading the Port Arthur Hot Section Daily Operations Team (DOT) to ensure the effective, efficient and safe operation by executing targets set out by the Site Leadership Team and Business Group. The Operations Manager is accountable for daily plant operations performance, quality, cost, volumes and environmental control. The Operations Manager must have strong leadership skills to manage and coach work teams that support the BASF/Total partnership business goals/targets for the effective production of various products from the BASF/Total Petrochemicals.
- Accountable for daily safety, health and environmental compliance
- Leads employees and role model safety policies and procedures
- Leads the DOT in plant operations , technology, quality, costs, safety and ecology
- Supports site initiatives, projects and maintenance activities to improve the Steam Cracker
- Responsible for the identification and implementation of work process improvements, KPI/Metrics and methods to support implementation
- Responsible for training tactical operations personnel for all process and/or equipment changes for the units
- Collaborates with the Operations Director in coaching and developing team members
- Supports and monitors operational budgets
- Accountable to meet production objectives and targets at the site and the TOTAL refinery

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- BS in Engineering or Chemistry

· 10+ years of experience in PetroChemical operations and/or Plant Engineering/Maintenance support.
- In-depth knowledge of chemical processes and manufacturing
- Leadership and supervisory experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills to develop teamwork
- Management experience to set priorities for operations, maintenance, capital and initiatives

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Port Arthur
Function: GEMA - General Management
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-CPN-Petrochemicals North America]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Port-Arthur-Operations-Manager-Port-Arthur%2C-TX-Job-TX-77640/2549339/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Port-Arthur-Operations-Manager-Port-Arthur%2C-TX-Job-TX-77640/2549339/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Dispersions & Pigments
North America

At BASF, we create chemistry that provides solutions for our customers in the coatings, construction and printing and packaging markets. Our innovative products also help manufacturers in the adhesives, nonwovens, and fiber bonding industries meet functional and performance demands while using smart, ecologically minded materials. In North America, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments and effect pigments, colorants, performance and formulation additives, and systems to meet specific applications needs. We are building the best team in the industry to support the growth and needs of our customers in our chosen markets.

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Printing & Packaging/Adhesives business in the Dispersions & Resins business unit to achieve strategic goals and objectives within the North America region. Incumbent is responsible for the management of marketing, sales, and technical service as well as full profit and loss responsibility for the business segment. In conjunction with VP, derives the broad general objectives and direction of the business sector and then establishes specific action plans and implements them throughout the organization in order to achieve the business objectives. Develops vision, mission, objectives, and regional strategies for the business. Key responsibilities include the following:

· Formulates and implements long and short-range plans, policies and programs under the direction of senior management to achieve approved objectives.

· Directs and leads the activities of the business sector, including, but not limited to, the marketing, sales, and technical service and applications aspects with the objective of maximizing profitability and growth.

· Reviews and directs the development of new market opportunities and requirements for existing products, new products and for entirely new product lines

· Enhances customer relations and develops awareness for the customer’s product and service needs.

· Directs the development and maintenance of long-range operational forecasts regarding volume, market share, financial requirements, human resource needs, and monitors the projected effects of these forecasts on the business sector’s investments and earnings.

· Establishes criteria to measure short- and long-term income/earnings and overall growth, and regularly evaluates results against these performance standards to ensure profitable growth and service.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Marketing or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years experience in marketing, product management, sales or technical service.
- Results oriented business professional capable of increasing business sector performance and profits, as well as formulating and implementing strategic business decisions.
- Experience managing a P/L required.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and impact both externally as well as internally.

Key competencies: Leading Employees to Success, Customer Focus, Strategic Thinking, Influencing and Impact, Entrepreneurial Action, Communication and Interpersonal Understanding, Business Acumen

Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments North America]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Wyandotte-Business-Director%2C-Printing-&-PackagingAdhesives-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-MI-48192/2587603/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Wyandotte-Business-Director%2C-Printing-&-PackagingAdhesives-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-MI-48192/2587603/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Dispersions & Pigments
North America

At BASF, we create chemistry that provides solutions for our customers in the coatings, construction and printing and packaging markets. Our innovative products also help manufacturers in the adhesives, nonwovens, and fiber bonding industries meet functional and performance demands while using smart, ecologically minded materials. In North America, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments and effect pigments, colorants, performance and formulation additives, and systems to meet specific applications needs. We are building the best team in the industry to support the growth and needs of our customers in our chosen markets.

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Automotive & Industrial Coatings business in the Dispersions & Pigments business unit to achieve strategic goals and objectives within the North America region. Incumbent is responsible for the management of marketing, sales, and technical service as well as full profit and loss responsibility for the business segment. In conjunction with VP, derives the broad general objectives and direction of the business sector and then establishes specific action plans and implements them throughout the organization in order to achieve the business objectives. Develops vision, mission, objectives, and regional strategies for the business. Key responsibilities include the following:

· Formulates and implements long and short-range plans, policies and programs under the direction of senior management to achieve approved objectives.

· Directs and leads the activities of the business sector, including, but not limited to, the marketing, sales, and technical service and applications aspects with the objective of maximizing profitability and growth.

· Reviews and directs the development of new market opportunities and requirements for existing products, new products and for entirely new product lines

· Enhances customer relations and develops awareness for the customer’s product and service needs.

· Directs the development and maintenance of long-range operational forecasts regarding volume, market share, financial requirements, human resource needs, and monitors the projected effects of these forecasts on the business sector’s investments and earnings.

· Establishes criteria to measure short- and long-term income/earnings and overall growth, and regularly evaluates results against these performance standards to ensure profitable growth and service.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Marketing or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years experience in marketing, product management, sales or technical service.
- Experience managing a P/L required.
- Results oriented business professional capable of increasing business sector performance and profits, as well as formulating and implementing strategic business decisions.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Supervisory experiece required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and impact both externally as well as internally.

Key competencies: Leading Employees to Success, Customer Focus, Strategic Thinking, Influencing and Impact, Entrepreneurial Action, Communication and Interpersonal Understanding

Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments North America]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Wyandotte-Business-Director%2C-Automotive-&-Industrial-Coatings-Wyandotte%2C-MI-Job-MI-48192/2587604/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Wyandotte-Business-Director%2C-Automotive-&-Industrial-Coatings-Wyandotte%2C-MI-Job-MI-48192/2587604/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Dispersions & Pigments
North America

At BASF, we create chemistry that provides solutions for our customers in the coatings, construction and printing and packaging markets. Our innovative products also help manufacturers in the adhesives, nonwovens, and fiber bonding industries meet functional and performance demands while using smart, ecologically minded materials. In North America, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments and effect pigments, colorants, performance and formulation additives, and systems to meet specific applications needs. We are building the best team in the industry to support the growth and needs of our customers in our chosen markets.

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Construction & Fiber Bonding business in the Dispersions and Pigments business unit to achieve strategic goals and objectives within the North America region. Incumbent is responsible for the management of marketing, sales, and technical service as well as full profit and loss responsibility for the business segment. In conjunction with VP, derives the broad general objectives and direction of the business sector and then establishes specific action plans and implements them throughout the organization in order to achieve the business objectives. Develops vision, mission, objectives, and regional strategies for the business. Key responsibilities include the following:

· Formulates and implements long and short-range plans, policies and programs under the direction of senior management to achieve approved objectives.

· Directs and leads the activities of the business sector, including, but not limited to, the marketing, sales, and technical service and applications aspects with the objective of maximizing profitability and growth.

· Reviews and directs the development of new market opportunities and requirements for existing products, new products and for entirely new product lines

· Enhances customer relations and develops awareness for the customer’s product and service needs.

· Directs the development and maintenance of long-range operational forecasts regarding volume, market share, financial requirements, human resource needs, and monitors the projected effects of these forecasts on the business sector’s investments and earnings.

· Establishes criteria to measure short- and long-term income/earnings and overall growth, and regularly evaluates results against these performance standards to ensure profitable growth and service.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Marketing or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years experience in marketing, product management, sales or technical service.
- Results oriented business professional capable of increasing business sector performance and profits, as well as formulating and implementing strategic business decisions.
- Experience managing a P/L required.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and impact both externally as well as internally.

Key competencies: Leading Employees to Success, Customer Focus, Strategic Thinking, Influencing and Impact, Entrepreneurial Action, Communication and Interpersonal Understanding

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments North America]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Charlotte-Business-Director%2C-Construction-&-Fiber-Bonding-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-NC-28201/2587605/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Charlotte-Business-Director%2C-Construction-&-Fiber-Bonding-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-NC-28201/2587605/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Dispersions & Pigments
North America

At BASF, we create chemistry that provides solutions for our customers in the coatings, construction and printing and packaging markets. Our innovative products also help manufacturers in the adhesives, nonwovens, and fiber bonding industries meet functional and performance demands while using smart, ecologically minded materials. In North America, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments and effect pigments, colorants, performance and formulation additives, and systems to meet specific applications needs. We are building the best team in the industry to support the growth and needs of our customers in our chosen markets.

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Architectural & Decorative Coatings business in the Dispersions and Pigments business unit to achieve strategic goals and objectives within the North America region. Incumbent is responsible for the management of marketing, sales, and technical service as well as full profit and loss responsibility for the business segment. In conjunction with VP, derives the broad general objectives and direction of the business sector and then establishes specific action plans and implements them throughout the organization in order to achieve the business objectives. Develops vision, mission, objectives, and regional strategies for the business. Key responsibilities include the following:

· Formulates and implements long and short-range plans, policies and programs under the direction of senior management to achieve approved objectives.

· Directs and leads the activities of the business sector, including, but not limited to, the marketing, sales, and technical service and applications aspects with the objective of maximizing profitability and growth.

· Reviews and directs the development of new market opportunities and requirements for existing products, new products and for entirely new product lines

· Enhances customer relations and develops awareness for the customer’s product and service needs.

· Directs the development and maintenance of long-range operational forecasts regarding volume, market share, financial requirements, human resource needs, and monitors the projected effects of these forecasts on the business sector’s investments and earnings.

· Establishes criteria to measure short- and long-term income/earnings and overall growth, and regularly evaluates results against these performance standards to ensure profitable growth and service.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Marketing or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in marketing, product management, sales or technical service.
- Results oriented business professional capable of increasing business sector performance and profits, as well as formulating and implementing strategic business decisions.
- Experience managing a P/L required.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and impact both externally as well as internally.

Key competencies: Leading Employees to Success, Customer Focus, Strategic Thinking, Influencing and Impact, Entrepreneurial Action, Communication and Interpersonal Understanding

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments North America]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Charlotte-Business-Director%2C-Architectural-&-Decorative-Coatings-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-NC-28201/2587606/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Charlotte-Business-Director%2C-Architectural-&-Decorative-Coatings-Charlotte%2C-NC-Job-NC-28201/2587606/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Job Summary:

Works with various raw materials in the manufacture of products. Responsible for following specific instructions outlining designated quantities to be used and production times required. Operates various equipment in the manufacture of products; utilizes basic repair tools in performing routine mechanical repairs; operates forklift to load and/or unload raw materials and finished products. Also, coordinates manufacturing efforts and conducts quality control initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for combining raw materials, as designated by work order for the manufacture of chemical admixtures.
- Responsible for unloading raw materials, loading bulk trucks and packaged goods with finished products.
- May perform various clerical duties as required.
- Assures that quality standards of company are met at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Follow all appropriate Environmental Protection, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) policies.
- Wears prescribed Personal Protective equipment and ensures that prescribed safeguards are properly used.
- Notifies his/her supervisor before undertaking a work activity in which he/she is not adequately trained.
- Immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to his/her supervisor and takes immediate interim steps to protect himself/herself and others from serious risk.
- Understands that Safety and Environmental responsibility is a major part of BASF’s Vision and Guiding Principles. Must report all unsafe conditions and accidents immediately to appropriate managers or directors. Responsible for the safety of themselves and others.
- Must understand and follow all quality initiatives and processes for ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and other ISO regulations, procedures and processes as they pertain to job responsibilities.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Experience:

Requires up to six months on the job training to learn manufacturing process/procedures, packaging of finished products according to specifications, storing of raw materials and finished products, prepare routine paperwork required and any special projects or unusual aspects of the job.

One or more years experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful.

Education:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to understand and follow all written manufacturing work orders and oral instructions, read various measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Primary Location: United States-California-Newark
Function: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EBN-Construction Chemicals North America]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Newark-Utility-Operator-Job-CA-94560/2411434/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Newark-Utility-Operator-Job-CA-94560/2411434/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
The Segment Sales Specialist's primary responsibility is to develop new business in the bridge, highway and power generation segments through existing and potential customer base and lead the development of customer relationships at all levels. Perform all necessary sales and marketing activities for targeted segments involving core product growth in such a manner as to facilitate project-oriented sales.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete and maintain a comprehensive SOP (Sales Operating Plan).
- Establish and maintain product approvals and state QPL's with strategic power and energy accounts.
- Project tracking and project control process system.
- Continuously develop contractor network and relationships establishing primary supply position with each.
- Develop and maintain relationships and presence with design professional to maximize specifications penetration.
- Constantly "sharpening the saw" continually developing technical knowledge and professional selling skills.
- Solve design and application issues / problems for customers (engineers, contractors, etc. - all customer types).
- Train, influence, and assist contractors and owner employees in best practices in successful bidding and application.
- Introduce and perform physical demonstrations of our product offerings to potential customers.
- Assist market segment managers by providing voice of customer and competitive market information.
- Maintaining and developing appropriate distribution partnership relationships.
- Pricing for the defined segment.
- Quality and compliant investigation and resolution.
- Responsible for timely reporting, delivering sales results (top-and bottom-line) and managing territory to the expense budget.
- Follow all appropriate Environmental Protection, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) policies.
- Notifies supervisor before undertaking work activity in which he/she is not adequately trained.
- Immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to his/her supervisor and takes immediate interim steps to protect him/her and others from serious risk.
- Understands that Safety and Environmental responsibility is a major part of BASF's Vision and Guiding Principles. Must report all unsafe conditions and accidents immediately to appropriate managers or directors. Responsible for the safety of themselves and others.
- Must understand and follow all quality initiatives and processes for ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and other ISO regulations, procedures and processes as they pertain to job responsibilities.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience with the sale of specialty construction materials and/or experience as a contractor/applicator in the field of concrete repair, strengthening and restoration is required
- Bachelor of Arts/Science in business, architecture, engineering or a related field is preferred. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, we require a high school degree with 5+ years of experience in the sales of specialty construction materials and/or experience as a contractor/applicator in the field of concrete repair, strengthening and restoration
- Demonstrates a robust understanding of how construction products are sold into the targeted segment through the various channels of sale. Channel of sales are focused on Architects,Specifiers, Distributors, Owners and Contractors.

Primary Location: United States-California
Function: SALE - Sales
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EBN-Construction Chemicals North America]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Concrete-Repair-&-Grouting-Sales-Specialist-Northern-California-Job/2604335/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Concrete-Repair-&-Grouting-Sales-Specialist-Northern-California-Job/2604335/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
This position, reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, will be responsible for developing and maintaining the internal communications program that pinpoints BASF’s strategic messages and effectively delivering those messages internally across North America. The Manager uses various forms of communication, including newsletters (print and online), intranet, social media tools and face-to-face forums. In addition, the manager works closely with other units and executives within the company, counseling them on the best ways to communicate information to the employees and to ensure alignment of messages and plans.

Skills:
- Strong people and networking skills and the ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the organization
- Ability to manage deadlines and quickly change priorities to deliver results as part of a fast-paced, dynamic team
- Strong project management skills and ability to work independently
- Deep understanding and execution of being a team player
- Creativity to develop solutions to complex problems
- Ability to drive change, and develop and implement creative communications
- Exceptional writing and editing ability
- Analytic and persuasive skills, ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to create effective and collaborative internal communications processes and share best practices across the global employee communications team

Ability to measure the effectiveness of the implemented communications programs

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree required. Educational focus in Journalism, Communications, or similar discipline strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Communications or a combination of corporate communications plus journalist writing required
- Proven ability to work successfully in a large matrixed organization required.
- Proven ability to use multiple communications platforms, including digital, print and events
- Excellent writing skills required. Previous experience in journalistic writing strongly preferred. Experience publishing corporate newsletters a plus.
- Must demonstrate previous experience working with executives on corporate communication plans.
- Previous experience managing vendors for communications projects required.

Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Florham Park
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: NO/C-Communications]]>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-Associate-Manager-Employee-Communications-Job-NJ-07932/2413823/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-Associate-Manager-Employee-Communications-Job-NJ-07932/2413823/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
BASF Agricultural Solutions, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is headquarters for the BASF Crop Protection NAFTA Division, BASF Plant Science L.L.C, BASF Global Insecticide Research, and BASF Global Agricultural Research & Development.

BASF's Crop Protection business at BASF's facility in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Regional Portfolio Planner with excellent organizational skills to support the Project Management Office.

As a Portfolio Planner, the successful candidate will join the Project Management Office, a global service unit that is focused on supporting and guiding the project management of all R&D projects for crop protection products as well as governing the underlying project management processes and rules. The scope of the R&D projects goes from early development of new active ingredients on to the life cycle management of the current product portfolio.

In their assignment as a Regional Portfolio Planner, they will administratively report to the R&D Operations Director and will focus on supporting North America agrochemical development projects. The incumbent will work in a multi-cultural environment with colleagues having different educational backgrounds such as business, agronomy, biology, chemistry, and finance.

Responsibilities include managing the R&D planning processes and review meetings and seeking and assimilating input from stakeholders in marketing, product development and controlling. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and specifically influence and challenge the project team to ensure that decision data are of the required quality, accuracy and timeliness for project decision processes. The incumbent will also support the R&D Budget Owner in preparing, following up and reporting budgets and preparing financial reports.

For more information on BASF in RTP, NC view the following link:

BASF Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSGe-AJKycc

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- Bachelor's Degree with 6 years experience -OR- MS with 4 years experience - OR- PhD with 2 years experience.
- Demonstrated Project Management experience within a large, matrix organization.
- Intermediate level PC skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, Email Applications.
- Must have demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills along with solid verbal/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills.
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for up to 15% of worktime.

Preferred:
- 3 years of experience in R&D project management of crop protection projects.
- 3 years of experience in R&D project management of chemical industry projects.
- User experience with R&D planning tools.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team charged with bringing a product to market.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Research Triangle Pa
Function: REDE - Research & Development
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: (AP)-Crop Protection]]>Sun, 05 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Regional-R&D-Portfolio-Planner-Job-NC-27701/2470161/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Regional-R&D-Portfolio-Planner-Job-NC-27701/2470161/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
This position is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Accounting Manager supervises accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities. Must ensure a business's financial records are kept up to date and accurate.
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Responsible for training and overseeing the work of a group of accountants at a firm.
- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
- Responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
- Supports budget and forecasting activities.
- Collaborates with the other finance department mangers to support overall department goals and objectives.
- Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
- Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
- Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
- Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
- Complete all work in conformance with Company and Department ISO 9001-2000 and 14001 policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Assist in development and implement of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Work directly with the credit and collections departments
- Support and adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and regulations as described in the Environmental Health and Safety Rules and Regulations Employee Handbook as well as WBA specific safety guidelines and procedures. Make “safety” a way of life and always a part of your individual actions.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- 7-10 years of accounting experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Hands-on or supervisory experience over transaction processing systems and solid accounting background with a working knowledge of business process improvement and internal control compliance.
- PC literacy and good written/verbal presentations skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable FASB and IFRS standards.
- CPA preferred

Primary Location: United States-New York-Amherst
Function: TAFI - Tax & Finance
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EBN-Construction Chemicals North America]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Amherst-Accounting-Manager-Buffalo%2C-NY-Job-NY-14051/2517869/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Amherst-Accounting-Manager-Buffalo%2C-NY-Job-NY-14051/2517869/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
The Indirect Procurement Shared Services Center (SSC) Supervisor leads the SSC team which performs operational procurement processes (Purchase Order Processing, PO Corrections, Business Partner Support, and Master Data Maintenance) for all BASF interests in the U.S. and Canada. This supervisor ensures that each procurement process is being performed according to the standard process design to deliver consistently efficient and effective results. The incumbent leads process improvement initiatives to develop and implement improvements to existing processes and ensures that new processes are designed and implemented correctly to achieve optimum results. This position ensures the prompt identification and resolution of process deviations to minimize the potential disruption to BASF business in the region.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and lead a team of eight people under the general direction of the Director of Procurement Hub Operations.
- Ensure the Indirect Procurement operational processes are being executed correctly and timely by the team. Monitor and manage backlog of work by adjusting individual team member assignments.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement improvement opportunities to improve operational processes and eliminate unnecessary work.
- Collaborate with and provide input to the Procurement Process Expert Team to enhance the design of new and existing systems to improve automation and eliminate rework.
- Establish regular communications and networking with our functional business partners (Maintenance, Stores, Master Data, and Accounts Payable) to elicit their help and collaboration to ensure that the SAP enterprise system works optimally across all business processes.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

·

Bachelor’s degree or higher, required. Engineering, Business field or Science related degree preferred.

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Must have 5 or more years experience in Procurement and/or Maintenance and/or Financial Services and/or Engineering.

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Experience in continuous process improvement tools, preferred.

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Knowledge of SAP processes (Procurement, Maintenance, Stores, Projects and Payables), preferred.

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This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain/maintain a TWIC card(Transportation Worker Identification Card) from the US Dept. of Homeland Security.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Angleton
Function: PROC - Procurement
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: NTP-Purchasing]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Angleton-Shared-Services-Procurement-Supervisor%2C-Angleton-TX-Job-TX-77515/2556805/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Angleton-Shared-Services-Procurement-Supervisor%2C-Angleton-TX-Job-TX-77515/2556805/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
The Product Manager will develop and support the delivery of product line optimization plans in coordination with Business Managers and Global Business Director to achieve growth and margin targets established by BU including: tactical implementation of pricing and portfolio management.

Primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Accountability for Product Line maintenance including: SKU rationalization, forecast management, supply planning optimization, master data management, new material requests, web site “product content” integrity, product stewardship & sustainability, and raw material strategy.
- Provide the sales team with issue resolution support on customer complaints and logistics problems.
- Support the development of financial forecasts, demand forecasts, supply planning, inventory targets, dysfunctional inventory reduction, cost reduction initiatives, business process improvement, product specifications & support, and asset optimization.
- Support the execution of strategic plans for product lines including tracking business KPI's, value pricing support, and sales target tracking.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline required. MBA is desirable.
- 5+ years experience in any combination of the following disciplines – sales, marketing, supply chain, product management.
- Knowledge of chemicals/plastics products and markets is a plus.
- Balanced tactical and strategic thinker with business and financial acumen.
- Strong data mining capability.
- Systems knowledge (SAP) along with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- Ability to coordinate and influence across functions and shared services.
- Up to 15% travel, both domestic and international, is required. Position will be located in Iselin, NJ.

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Iselin
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: G-CCP-Process Catalysts & Technologies]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Iselin-Global-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-08830/2559520/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Iselin-Global-Product-Manager-Job-NJ-08830/2559520/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
The selected candidate will become part of an established, global interdisciplinary research team focused on the development and registration of new BASF plant protection products as well as supporting life cycle management of our portfolios.

The selected candidate will work closely and collaboratively within the global team of Residue Analytics, and will specifically be conducting the following tasks:
- Responsible for the development and validation of residue methods for pesticides and their metabolites in plant, animal and environmental matrices.
- Coordinate and conduct residue studies for the registration of pesticides in line with international governmental regulations and GLP requirements as principal investigator or study director.
- Work with external research organizations to contract residue studies needed for registrations, and act as the study monitor for such studies
- Participate in regulatory and research projects as a scientific team member.
- Writing/editing detailed comprehensive reports and evaluation of complex data.
- Presentation of results and evaluations internally as well as within the global organization.
- Train, coach and develop junior personnel.

**This role is part of a job family. Incumbent will be hired at a level commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities.**

For more information on BASF located in RTP, NC, view the following link:

BASF Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSGe-AJKycc

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- PhD, MS or BS degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology or related field; plus minimum relevant job experience of 4+ years for MS, or 7+ years for BS in research and development in a related field.
- Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative trace analysis.
- Experience in designing and interpreting studies for method development or data generation.
- Expertise in wet chemistry and analytical techniques, including extraction and purification techniques, analytical instrumentation, method development and troubleshooting.
- Solid written/verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work as both an independent scientist and a member of a global multidisciplinary research team.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred:
- PhD, MS or BS degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology or related field; plus minimum relevant job experience of 4+ years for Ph.D, 7+ years for MS, or 10+ years for BS in research and development in a related field.
- Experience in quantitative analysis, preferably related to agricultural chemicals.
- Expertise in wet chemistry and analytical techniques including extraction and purification techniques, analytical instrumentation, method development and troubleshooting for quantitative residue analysis including chromatography and MS detection.
- Knowledge of plant protection products, the agricultural products industry, agronomic practices, soil science, and/or environmental degradation processes is highly beneficial.
- Familiarity with GLP.
- Knowledge of crop protection regulatory requirements and guidelines from major global authorities (USEPA, EU, etc.).

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Research Triangle Pa
Function: REDE - Research & Development
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: APD-Global Product Safety & Registration]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Senior-Residue-Analytical-Chemist-Job-NC-27701/2556807/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Senior-Residue-Analytical-Chemist-Job-NC-27701/2556807/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
Reports administratively to the EHS Manager and functionally to the Associate Corporate Medical Director, promotes the health and safety of BASF Hannibal employees through managing the health surveillance program and meeting regulatory requirements, rendering nursing care to the ill and injured, and directing emergency medical response. The senior occupational health is a representative to employees, their managers, the union and the local medical community.

Principal Responsibilities
- Nursing diagnoses, specialized testing and evaluation of results, assessments of patients presenting symptoms of injury/illness in the Medical Department as well as in plant emergency situations. Informs appropriate persons of patient’s condition and progress and maintains appropriate documentation.
- Directs the activities of contract physicians, within the scope of practice defined by the State of Missouri and the BASF Corporate Medical Department.
- Responsible for medical triage, judging severity, disposition and referral. Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to take first call for injuries/illnesses from first aiders and to consult about other work-related health issues as needed. Coordinates arrangements for transportation of employees to local medical facilities for evaluation and treatment. Must be present on site for unloading of hazardous chemicals scheduled in advance approximately every 12 days.
- Communicates with industrial hygiene, safety and management regarding perceived health problems related to workplace exposure and promotes the observance of good hygiene and safety practice in the performance of employees’ job duties.
- Assists all levels of site management in the control of lost time.
- With the assistance of the site physician, evaluates employees returning to work after absences, injuries, illnesses and surgeries. Reduces medical absenteeism by facilitating early return to work from STD and LTD. Monitors and manages early return to work, and limited duty assignments.
- Expected to communicate with STD, LTD, or FMLA verification and case management services; may assist with third party notification for STD, LTD, or FMLA case management or tracking.
- Reduces lost time for work-related illnesses/injuries by case management facilitating earliest return to work for workers’ compensation cases. Works closely with site HR, supervisor, Safety, Insurance, workers’ compensation carrier, and legal.
- Represents BASF in community and other outside activities and develops relationships with local practitioners.
- Responsible for compliance with medical aspects of OSHA and BASF Corporate standards. Administers medical surveillance programs according to BASF Corporate Medical Policies & Procedures.
- Coordinates and manages health awareness programs.
- Directs the activities and training of the emergency medical response team, providing certified instruction as required by state and federal regulations and BASF needs. (I.e., CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens).
- Schedules exams and participates in pre-placement and other periodic examinations. Performs precision testing (e.g., spirometry, audiometry, breath alcohol etc.). Obtains urine specimens, including urine drug screens.
- Dispenses medications and immunizations and administers treatments and applies dressings for minor injuries and illnesses.
- Insures maintenance and upkeep of medical department physical plant and inventory control of medications and supplies.
- Maintains medical confidentiality. Records, processes, and maintains current and accurate medical records for each employee.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in a non-occupational nurse setting (hospital emergency room or comparable acute care setting) and 3 years experience in an occupational health setting having a wide variety of experience in work related injuries and illnesses, governmental regulations, patient education and medical surveillance
- Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Missouri nursing license
- Working knowledge of current treatment, therapy and medications
- Knowledge of occupational health emergency first aid practices and intial occupational injury treatment
- Possess good human relations skills
- Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to take first call for injuries/illnesses from first aiders

Desirable
- Ability to use PC word processor
- Certification in audiometry and spirometry testing
- Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations
- Working knowledge of Missouri Worker’s Compensation Laws
- Continuing education courses in nursing and occupational health medical surveillance
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing
- Certification in audiometry by CAOHC, spirometry by NIOSH-approved course.
- Certified first aid/CPR instructor
- Certification as Breath Alcohol Technician and DOT Urine Specimen Collector

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Palmyra
Function: OCME - Occupational Medicine
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: APN-Agricultural Products Division]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Palmyra-Sr_-Occupational-Health-Nurse%2C-Hannibal-MO-Job-MO-63461/2564725/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Palmyra-Sr_-Occupational-Health-Nurse%2C-Hannibal-MO-Job-MO-63461/2564725/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description
***This is a home based position. Must live on the East Coast near a major airport.

The Water Solutions Sales Manager will play an integral role in leading the growth of the business, driving revenue, profits, and adding value to our customers.? This individual will manage and drive a team of six Regional Territory Managers and one Inside Sales Representative across North America. The Sales Manager will advocate for both the customer and the business to ensure optimized growth. This individual will be responsible for implementing business plans and increasing sales and profitability to meet aggressive growth targets. This is a key leadership position within the business and requires strong personal leadership, teamwork, collaboration and relationship development skills and characteristics.

The primary resposnibilites include:
- Lead Sales Team in meeting aggressive sales growth and profitability targets. This includes creating and implementing effective sales strategies and lead regional sales personnel toward achievement of sales objectives.
- Identify new opportunities, ensuring account plan strategies enable success, and effectively allocate resources and time to increase sales.
- Develop long term strategy for growth, managing priority sales KPI’s for the business
- Deliver on sales, contribution and EBIT KPI’s.
- Develop relationships at large customer accounts, particularly with key influencers and decision makers
- Seek to achieve breadth and depth of customer knowledge and drives strategic action with target accounts
- Responsible for monthly Sales Forecast and annual bottoms up Sales Forecast, in collaboration with Sr. Product Manager
- Lead Sales Planning Meeting
- Develop competencies and implement best practices required to create an effective and efficient sales team and embraces the complete sales community of the region, including peers (GKAM, Channel Manager).
- Enforces, develops and improves key processes related to sales and customer interactions (forecasting, call reporting, pricing, sales call preparation, account plans)
- Motivates sales to execute growth strategy
- Ensures Sales Team is provided with necessary support (i.e. Technical, Marketing) to successfully grow the business
- Working manager who leads the team through example, spending time on target accounts
- Review and coach the performance of the Sales Team as it relates to meeting KPI’s, development of Operating Plans, career development and key identified employee competencies
- Manage and control budget for Sales team
- Work in collaboration with a cross functional team of colleagues to ensure the immediate and long term success of the business. This involves both strategic and tactical planning, team work and high effectiveness in execution and implementation. Excellent business judgment, creativity, ethics, candor and organizational leadership skills are paramount.
- Provide marketing with overview of market trends, competitive challenges, economic indicators and key successes that will affect the performance of the business and contribute to strategy development. Create and adjust sales0020strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with marketing in finding and reporting market intelligence, inclusive of pricing, products and overall competitor landscape
- Interface with all departments within BASF to ensure systems are in place to insure quality service, product availability, and service for customers. Coach team on departmental interface issues to resolve issues and complaints in these areas
- Ensure customer satisfaction while balancing the needs of the organization to control cost-to-serve
- Gain comprehensive understanding of market needs as it relates to the Water Solutions product portfolio in North America
- Identify means of reducing customer complexity and cost to serve
- Provide Business Director with consistent communication on key issues impacting business results, key customer relationships and on any employee, legal, health, safety, environmental or compliance related issues
- Knowledge of business/sales related systems

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:
- Degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in sales, marketing or technical services, preferably in water treatment
- In-depth knowledge of potable and wastewater treatment across municipal and non-municipal industries
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, and networking skills for use in internal and external environments with a positive and outgoing personality
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
- Proven history of effectively managing and motivating sales teams to increase revenue
- Solid networking skills
- Clear understanding and comprehension of multi-channel selling – influencers (OEM’s), distributors, formulators, municipalities, etc.
- Possess strong skills relative to project coordination, time management, multi-tasking, and delivering on commitments
- Exemplary personal standards relative to ethical and corporate representation of BASF and self in internal and external roles.
- Motivated, positive, self-starter who works very efficiently and independently with minimal direction or guidance on routine matters.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other departments
- Experience in account management planning
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%+
- Proven track record of success
- Knowledge of business/sales related systems

Desired:
- 15+ years sales experience in the chemical industry preferred
- 5+ years of sales management experience, in a hunting environment
- Experience in a commodity market, price sensitive business
- Knowledge of water treatment – both potable and wastewater

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Florham Park
Function: SALE - Sales
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EVP-Performance Chemicals]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-North-America-Sales-Manager-Water-Solutions-Job-NJ-07932/2528086/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-North-America-Sales-Manager-Water-Solutions-Job-NJ-07932/2528086/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS