Head of North America EHS Governance & Services

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 the Head of North America EHS Governance & Services, you will provide leadership in health, safety, and environmental internal and external regulations to ensure a safe working environment and license to operate for all of our Agricultural Solutions business in North America. You will create, drive, coordinate, and support EHS programs, management systems, and related EHS sustainability efforts within the entire Agricultural Solutions organization in North America. Additionally, you will lead a team of EHS professionals located throughout North America to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of BASF’s and Agricultural Solutions’ EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and BASF/Agricultural Solutions internal requirements at all Agricultural Solutions sites and for all employees in North America.

As a Head of North America EHS Governance & Services, you create chemistry by...

• Leading development and continuous improvement of the NA Agriculture Solutions EHS culture for the entire Agricultural Solutions organization in North America, i.e. with an aligned and common mindset throughout the organization. You will develop and implement regional programs to foster this culture and encourage ongoing improvements
• Leading the regional NA Agricultural Solutions EHS team, which includes operational leadership, resource planning, knowledge management, and the development of employees and the organization.
• Supporting and guiding regional Agriculture Solutions management on all EHS-related topics.
• Steering the underlying EHS management System, including the development, implementation and continuous improvement of EHS governance and services.
• Functionally leading all site specific EHS resources with Agricultural Solutions in North America to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
• Identifying and exchanging best practices within the NA Agricultural Solutions EHS community and developing and reporting on EHS KPIs to drive improvement
• Ensuring compliance with Responsible Care, local legal standards and EHS-related internal standards at Agricultural Solutions sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers and warehouses in the NA region

If you...

• Hold a BS or preferably a MS degree in Engineering, any natural science, or any related EHS discipline.
• Have over 10 years of leadership experience and people management skills to develop and deploy talent, with experience in helping individuals manage change effectively and adopt new ways of working
• Possess professional experience either in EHS or in areas that have a strong EHS component (such as e.g., manufacturing), with a history of driving (organizational) change to improve (EHS) culture (over 10 years, preferred).
• Know how to develop practical plans to implement EHS policies, procedures and Responsible Care for sites of various natures (chemical plants, farms, labs), large and small
• Possess professional EHS experience and are familiar with US and Canadian EHS regulations
• Are able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

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

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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