Production Shift Lead

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2024, and for many consecutive years prior. We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We are looking for a Production Shift Lead like you to supervise, lead, and train production and warehouse staff members with a focus on efficiently producing top-quality products while adhering to safety standards.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Produce quality products in the most efficient and safe manner.
• Lead and develop other employees on shift. Train, re-train, and instruct employees in all aspects of their jobs.
• Always maintain proper housekeeping and continuously upgrade the standard as well as maintaining production statistics.
• Assume responsibility for department safety, inspections, audits, training, and accident/incident reporting.
• Assume responsibility for security and control of the facility on the off shifts.
• Interact with operators, production staff, warehouse staff, QC Manager, Quality Control Coordinator, maintenance staff, Production Supervisor, and Manager to carry out daily responsibilities.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Operator Level 2 in Solid Core process and manufacturing methodology.
• Ability to direct and motivate team members within shift.
• Familiarity with and adherence to legislative and corporate policies, particularly in areas of EHS.
• Understanding of quality requirements and their impact on customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and supervision to meet schedules and deadlines with precision.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and computer-related skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a manufacturing environment and climb steps/ladders as well as lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with team members, peers, and supervisors particularly in areas of job instruction & quality.