Global Technical and Process Development Manager

BASF

Global Technical and Process Development Manager at BASF optimizing superabsorbent polymer processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale innovations and meet customer requirements.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeFreeport • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving process innovation and optimizing technology across multiple world-scale plants.
Collaborate with R&D teams, manufacturing units, and customer-facing teams to ensure efficient and profitable new product introductions.
Bridge laboratory innovations and large-scale manufacturing.
Leading efforts in kneader technology.
Overseeing the operations of the ORP-10 lab and lab support.
Scaling up learnings from lab-scale and pilot plant operations to world-scale plants.
Ensuring compliance with local and BASF regulations in lab management.
Cultivating a motivational team atmosphere and overseeing project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD and 10+ years of experience or 15+ years of lab and technical experience in a global development and manufacturing environment in the chemical, polymer, or related industries.
QA and Lab experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of technology, process scaling, process safety, and quality assurance practices.
Experience with OPEX, digitization, and sustainability projects.
Proven ability to perform on a cross-functional team and cultivate a collaborative, customer-centric atmosphere.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information.
Strong analytical skills with a practical approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
Ability to work in a global team and manage projects across multiple regions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

kneader technologyprocess innovationprocess scalingprocess safetyquality assuranceOPEXdigitizationsustainability projectslab managementtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationcustomer-centriccommunicationanalytical skillsproject managementteam leadershipmotivationcross-functional teamworkprocess improvementpresentation skills

Certifications

PhD