Global Process Owner

Global Process Owner Engineering & Maintenance - AP Process Excellence | BASF Agricultural Solutions

Agriculture is crucial to everyone's existence. At the Agricultural Solutions (AP) division we combine innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we strive to develop tools that help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the environment and meet the needs of society. We are looking for a Global Process Owner Engineering & Maintenance to help us achieve our goal.

Your job

We are in search of a highly experienced and strategic Global Process Owner (GPO) for the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) process area, to lead and optimize our E&M related end-to-end processes globally and across all AP Business Segments (Crop Protection, Field Crop Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Digital Farming) within our dedicated Process Excellence Team (PET). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Engineering, Maintenance / Asset Management, coupled with exceptional leadership, communication, and process optimization skills. Experience in Manufacturing would be an advantage. As the GPO for E&M, you will play a pivotal role in creating global consistency as well as improving efficiency and the internal customer experience within AP. You will lead a community of global, regional and country Business Experts to design the best possible environment for numerous stakeholders across the organization and you will manage and prioritize our AP specific needs.

Key responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Assume full ownership, and ensure accuracy and compliance, of the Engineering & Maintenance process areas, encompassing all processes related to AP's mid-sized and large capital projects for building new plants, greenhouses or other fixed assets, and for entire maintenance management process of technical assets from planning, request, prioritization, order, execution to cost booking assets. Serve as the primary point of contact for E&M process related inquiries.
• Global Standardization: Collaborate with global, regional and local teams and stakeholders to establish and enforce global standard operating procedures and best practices for the E&M process area. Ensure consistent business process models and operating practices across various entities and regions.
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess the E&M processes to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and automation opportunities. Lead process redesign initiatives to enhance customer experience and minimize errors.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that E&M activities are closely aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and manufacturing, regulatory and market dynamics. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and communicate process strategies, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Risk Management: Implement robust internal controls to mitigate E&M related risks. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies within the E&M processes, including scenario analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation measures. Proactively address potential disruptions to operations. 
• Technology Integration: Partner with IT teams to leverage technology solutions, such as warehouse management systems, yard management platforms, and interfaces to external warehouse systems, to streamline and enhance the E&M process area. Drive digital transformation initiatives to meet evolving internal and external business partner expectations.
• Performance Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness and efficiency of the E&M processes. Regularly report progress and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with process improvements and system implementations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Process Excellence Community (PEC) and promote business partner-centric practices.
• Talent Development: Mentor and guide a team of global process experts within the Process Excellence Community. Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to enhance their skill sets and capabilities.
• Main interface to GE and Corporate Process community: Be the main contact person for all the existing process owners of GE and other corporate areas to ensure that AP specific process requirements and needs are fulfilled.

Your team

In this challenging position you will give coaching and guidance to a community of global, regional and local Process Experts teams. You will report to our ‘Process Excellence Team Lead’ and act as the right hand and sparring partner of Global and Regional Leadership in AP.

Your Profile

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Mechanical) Engineering, Facilities Management, or Industrial Technology; relevant certifications (e.g., CPMM) is a plus.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in either Egineering or Plant Maintenance or Asset Management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Process Excellence: Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, and optimizing financial processes for global organizations.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and detail-oriented approach to decision-making.
• Change Agent: Demonstrated experience in driving change management efforts and managing stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with business intelligence and data management systems and platforms. Ability to harness technology for process enhancements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Global Mindset: Ability to see the “big picture” from the global perspective yet also manage and local requirements and cultural nuances.
• Customer-Centric: A strong commitment to enhancing the customer and business partner experience throughout the  process area.

Competences

• Leadership skills honed through experience with executive management.
• Understanding of complex business issues and strategies.
• Innovative mindset and affinity with new digital developments.
• Leadership skills and Stakeholder management, vast experience in leading global communities

Leadership behaviors

Pioneering      : courageously trying new things to win  

Empowering   : enabling to take actions and make decisions   

Performing     : focus on the right things and act fast   

Your application

If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for process excellence and a drive to optimize the  process area on a global scale in AP, we invite you to apply for the role of Global Process Owner Engineering & Maintenance . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our operations, deliver exceptional business partner and customer satisfaction, and contribute to the success of our Process Excellence Community on a global scale. If yes on all of the above, then we invite you to apply for this job and upload your motivation letter and CV.

What’s in it for you?

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That’s why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life. We offer you a variable remuneration in addition to an attractive salary and excellent benefits like a good pension, collective health insurance, training opportunities, flexible and remote working etc.

Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieving our ambitions. Aer all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision Vegetable Seeds is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.