Production Area Supervisor; Mauldin, SC,

Now hiring! Production Area Supervisor

Greenville area, SC (On-site)

We are looking for Production Area Supervisors to join our Care Chemicals team in Mauldin, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long‑term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.

As a Production Area Supervisor you will support the day‑to‑day operation of the plant, providing technical leadership in executing the required production plan. You will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, team development, and operational excellence, providing technical leadership in executing the required production plan. This role drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to all safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• Driving a strong safety culture by promoting risk reduction, ensuring EHS compliance, and supporting emergency response (e.g., Incident Commander / First Aid)
  • Conducting safety engagements during daily activities and ensure compliance with all site safety rules and procedures.
  • Conducting routine area tours to verify safe operations, ensure adherence to procedures, and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Leading day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient execution of duties across the shifts.
  • Maintaining direct accountability for all manufacturing functions within the assigned area.
• Coaching and developing operators and team members, ensuring completion of required training and achievement of performance goals
  • Overseeing the training and development of new hires, existing employees, and contractors; in alignment with the site’s competency‑based training program.
• Ensuring effective communication, troubleshooting process issues, and collaborating cross‑functionally to drive operational excellence
• Maintaining accurate systems, reporting, and documentation (AIM, MOC, SAP, batch records) to support compliance and business continuity
• Ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Responsible for compliance with environmental and regulatory permits, including wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, etc.
  • Implementing and overseeing the RCRA compliance program, including: proper storage, labeling, and marking of materials; routine inspections; compliance with