Quality Assurance Manager - Sparks GA

Company: BASF Corporation
Location: Sparks
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.DescriptionAt BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team-especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.
And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Large Employers in 2021. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Quality Assurance Manager (2104060) - Sparks, GABASF invested approximately $70 million in capital improvements, which led to 30 new full-time jobs at the Sparks, GA site. This investment illustrates the company's long-term interest in and support of the community.In addition to providing jobs in the Sparks region, the plant is also producing agriculture solutions for farmers in Georgia and beyond. The Sparks facility produces granular and liquid fungicides and insecticides - that are helping farmers protect their crops during the times they need it most. Better products and solutions for farmers in Georgia directly contribute to the economic development of local communities.Link to video: https://www.walb.com/2021/10/06/basf-celebrates-expansion-sparks-facility/
Where the Chemistry Happens
As a member of the Agricultural Solutions Regional Quality Assurance Team, you will manage and lead Quality Control and Quality Assurance related activities at the Agricultural Solution North America (APN) manufacturing site in Sparks, GA. The incumbent will be a member of the APN Quality Assurance, and Sparks Site Leadership Teams. You will have a high level of interaction with highly dynamic cross functional, regional and global teams including Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Research & Development.Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalentFormula for Success

• Leverage your Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or similar field of study or similar field of study and bring your experience, leadership and knowledge in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within a manufacturing setting and multi-functional teams to be successful in this role. Your experience in Agricultural Solutions or similarly regulated environment will be a plus.
  
  • Your experience of analytical testing of agricultural products will be a valued asset as you lead the site's Quality Control and related support teams.
    
    • As the site Quality Assurance Manager, and collaborating with diverse colleagues, you will lead and support contamination risk assessments, related training sessions and continuous improvement activities.
      
      • Your commitment to a safe work environment will be essential as you will be proactive in creating and maintaining a Zero Incident mindset.
        
        • Successfully engaging across and outside the organization, you will frequently interact with regional and global colleagues, external service providers and business partners to develop, implement and maintain sustainable Quality Management systems for the site.
          
          • You will lead and develop direct and indirect reports in meeting organizational objectives and using your demonstrated strong problem-solving you will lead others in effective nonconformance investigations and provide data driven recommendations
            
            • Demonstrating your vast experience in Quality Assurance, your team will ensure the accuracy of the laboratory data generated, provide troubleshooting support and successfully implement sustainable corrective measures related to new and existing processes.
              Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
              Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you-the whole you-in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
              The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
              BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.

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