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Seeds Processing Plant Operations Manager\nMaricopa, AZ (Onsite)\nWe are looking for a Plant Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Maricopa, AZ.\nThis position works directly with the Site Manager assisting in the day-to-day operations of the treating, packaging, delinting and debagging plants as well as shipping and receiving in the warehouse. They will perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process design and engineering.\nWelcome to BASF\nWe 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.\n#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice\nHere you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!\nAs a Seeds Processing Plant Operations Manager, you create chemistry by...\nOverseeing day-to-day operations in the treating, debagging, packaging and de-linting plants.\nSupporting production, business and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. \nTroubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating repairs as needed, while overseeing off-season maintenance planning and ensuring effective preventive and predictive maintenance strategies are implemented throughout operational periods to maximize equipment reliability and performance.\nFacilitating self-directed work teams, providing training in \"core skill\" areas to teams and peers, and interacting with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution and process improvement. \nAchieving daily, weekly, and yearly production goals set forth by cotton seed supply while producing a high-quality product within a safe work environment.\nCommunicating daily with direct reports to achieve these goals with adhering to company policies and provide support across departments.\nBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and the associated GRIC regulatory agencies. This as a critical component of this role and serves as a key element of BASF's License to Operate within the region.\nAdditionally, championing continuous improvement initiatives focused on EHS, quality, cost optimization, asset utilization, operational excellence, and innovation through the adoption of best practices, emerging technologies, and data-driven decision-making.\nIf you...\nHave a bachelor’s degree.\nBring 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, seed production, ginning and seed conditioning, or relevant farm/mechanical work.\nDemonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Stewardship, and Quality Management systems, with knowledge of OSHA PSM regulatory requirements preferred.\nLeverage ERP programs used in manufacturing operations, management systems, and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nHave previous experience leading direct reports using strong organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.\nDevelop employees by setting and reviewing annual objectives, establishing training, managing career and role progression, and enabling high-performing teams.\nApply Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence practices, with certification preferred.\nManage costs, inventory, capital projects, and site budget plans.\nThink critically, strategically, and logically to anticipate and plan for future site needs.\nBuild effective cross-departmental relationships and manage conflict constructively.\nAre able to travel up to 15%, domestically. \nCreate your own chemistry with you@BASF\nAt 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.\nJust some of the many benefits we offer include:\nFlexible work arrangements whenever possible\nHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options\nWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members\nFamily forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)\nBack-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages\nMentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive\nMatching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.\nEmployee crisis support for when the unexpected happens\nAccess to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!\nAbout us\nBASF 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.\nFind out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.\nOur people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.\nBy focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.\nUnited 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.\nPrivacy statement\nBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact  to report fraud.\nEqual employment opportunities\nWe 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.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7340,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Advanced Materials","Crop Protection","Chemical Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-16T13:41:30Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":7,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-17T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/basf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/basf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-17T12:15:27Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":16229,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-18T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":96193},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=96193"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbasf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbasf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbasf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/basf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbasf-seeds-processing-plant-operations-manager"}]}