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BASF Gatekeeper, Care Chemicals, White Stone, SC in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Now hiring! Gatekeeper, White Stone, SC
Where the chemistry happens...
As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, BASF Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating.
At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, have the courage to speak up and challenge the status quo, and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society.
We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet. Come, be a part of our team and create Care Chemicals with us.
As Gatekeeper, we are seeking a professional to provide leadership and organization of maintenance activities to support site priorities at our White Stone, SC facility. As our Maintenance Gatekeeper, you will be responsible for prioritizing and gatekeeping the preventative maintenance and repair activities for our facility. This role supports Operations, Maintenance, and the business to meet the production plan and improve execution of maintenance work.
As a Gatekeeper, you create chemistry by...
Providing leadership and oversight in the execution of maintenance strategies; serve as the liaison between Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams to facilitate execution of maintenance work for routine, emergency, and break-in work, including priority setting, scheduling, and backlog management.
Managing maintenance schedule to include equipment upgrades, planned repairs, emergency work, project work, and preventative maintenance/inspection activities in alignment with business and operational priorities.
Following the maintenance work-flow process, adhering to specific requirements for breaking the Maintenance work schedule and assist with monitoring the correct work order close out process for backlog management
Working with Planners to review work notification backlog and ensure that jobs with highest priorities are planned in a timely fashion
Providing transparency/accuracy to backlog through regular backlog review meetings in alignment with the review procedure ensuring appropriate stakeholder participation
Reviewing Maintenance schedules to ensure they meet the needs of the Operations units and determining proper priority based upon resource availability and Maintenance schedules (final decision on priority)
Serving as Operations Liaison with Procurement for Operations work (Vacuum Trucks, Hydroblasting, etc.)
Managing the Avetta Process for Contractor Status for the site
Creating and maintaining the Maintenance schedule for the daily execution for Maintenance, Engineering and Production (BASF & Contractors)
Utilizing the BASF scheduling tool to create and communicate the Maint/Contractor schedule
Facilitating contractor onboarding, orientation and coordinating efforts of 3rd party contractors and purchased services
If you...
Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent
Have substantial, relevant, hands-on experience in plant maintenance and/or operations. This includes involvement of scheduling maintenance work, manufacturing/production scheduling, proficiency in SAP (or other Computerized Maintenance System) and Microsoft Office.
Have strong manufacturing acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
Are experienced in chemical and/or petrochemical environment.
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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