QA/QC Supervisor, Environmental at BASF in Location not listed

Now hiring! QA/QC Supervisor, Environmental

Palmyra, MO (Onsite)

We are looking for a QA/QC Supervisor, Environmental to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Palmyra, MO.

The QA/QC Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining compliant and reliable plant operations by partnering daily with EHS and plant teams, including supervisors, maintenance personnel, and operators, to ensure the site operates within NPDES permit limits. The role provides timely analytical support to guide operational decisions, maintain continuous laboratory coverage for manufacturing, and address water, soil, waste, and other environmental matters in collaboration with the Waste Specialist. In addition to leading, developing, and training direct reports, the supervisor contributes to environmental and quality investigations by helping identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. The position also provides backup supervisory support for the QA/QC Supervisor.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a QA/QC Supervisor, Environmental, you create chemistry by...

• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Leading and developing direct reports in meeting performance, development and organizational objectives. Ensuring training of direct reports and documentation of training is current.
• Providing analytical support to ensure continuous lab operations and support NPDES (water) permit, air permits, soil management plan, RCRA, HWMACT and other compliant sample points. Setting up and maintaining laboratory instruments as needed.
• Ensuring processes are in place to communicate data to operations, monitor check samples, prepare mobile phases and standards, etc.
• Setting up and running standard methods in-house or develop/adjust BASF analytical methods as needed to meet compliance requirements and support production troubleshooting. Responsible for microbial contamination monitoring.
• Leading and contributing to quality investigations with site personnel teams to obtain root cause and effective corrective actions.
• Leading standards management program for the Americas, ensuring adequate supply of analytical standards are available, orders are filled and distributed promptly and packaged/shipped following IATA requirements.
• Assisting quality management system activities. (QC data back up/storage/retrieval).
• Providing technical assistance as needed for process adjustments and laboratory troubleshooting and off schedule samples.

If you...

• Have a BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Bring 5 years of analytical laboratory experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control from manufacturing or environmental laboratory
• Bring 2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Apply working knowledge of laboratory analytical testing and/or microbiological testing techniques.
• Leverage knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement practices, such as ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing principles or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP); experience in these areas is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

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

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Privacy statement

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Equal employment opportunities

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.