Site Manager

Now hiring! Site Manager

We are looking for a Site Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lubbock, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Site Manager, you will work directly with site leadership teams to oversee day‑to‑day operations across warehouse, office, treating, packaging, delinting, and debagging activities at the Lubbock and Littlefield sites. You will provide leadership and support to Plant Managers to execute cross‑functional initiatives in logistics, production planning and control, total quality management, EHS programs, manufacturing systems, equipment and facilities engineering, materials management, and process design. This role is accountable for achieving daily, weekly, and annual cost, inventory, and production targets set by Cotton Seed Supply while ensuring delivery of high‑quality products in a safe, compliant environment. Clear communication with direct reports and collaboration across departments are essential for meeting operational goals and supporting broader business objectives. You will also champion continuous improvement efforts—focused on safety, quality, cost efficiency, asset utilization, and overall performance—by implementing best practices and adopting emerging technologies.

As a Site Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Overseeing day‑to‑day operations in debagging, treating, packaging, and de‑linting across Lubbock and Littlefield
• Operating within and enforcing BASF safety rules and regulations
• Reviewing and validating operational data to meet site/company standards
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating repairs and maintenance plans
• Directing inventory management for chemicals, bags, raw goods, seed counts, and packaging operations
• Monitoring seed quality and managing variety cleanouts per SOPs
• Leading Quality & Stewardship initiatives and supporting QA lab compliance, testing, and training
• Facilitating seed conditioning processing and serving as a key SAP user for conditioning and audit support
• Preparing for and supporting audits, creating action plans, reporting data, and ensuring closure of audit items
• Developing employee skills, conducting performance management, and supporting goal setting and scheduling
• Supporting local EHS
• Traveling to Littlefield to provide operational leadership and strategic site support
• Managing CapEx and OpEx projects

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, or a related discipline
• Bring a minimum of 8 years’ experience in manufacturing, seed production, ginning, seed conditioning, or equivalent farm/mechanical operations
• Possess working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulatory requirements
• Are proficient in ERP software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. SAP preferred
• Understand and adhere to Safety, Responsible Care, Security, Stewardship, and Quality Management systems
• Demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, and managerial skills, including direct‑report leadership and team development
• Have experience setting and reviewing annual objectives, managing employee training, and enabling role progression to build high‑performing teams
• Can manage costs, inventory, capital projects, and support site budgeting processes
• Apply critical, strategic, and logical thinking to plan for future site needs
• Hold Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification preferred
• Are able to travel 10-15%, domestically.

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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

View email address on us.fitly.work . 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!

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.

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