• Job Description

  Req#: 102345

  The BASF Agricultural Specialities Limited production site in Littlehampton, produces industry leading biological pest control products formulated from beneficial nematodes. These products are used by farmers and growers across the globe in agricultural, protected ornamental and home and garden markets.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the quality control process for all products manufactured at BASF Agricultural Specialities Ltd.
  • Provide direction to the QC team to accomplish daily goals with an emphasis on the customer and key stakeholders, promoting the company's safety and quality approach to ensure our products, people and environment are kept safe.
  • Ensure efficient and timely hands on testing of all raw material, final product, in-process control, packaging and effluent batches. Monitoring trends in data and reporting any issues directly to Quality Management.
  • Assist Quality Manager in the maintenance of the Quality Management System as required.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, (or equivalent) which included Microbiology.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, including experience in implementing or managing ISO 9001:2015 systems and procedures. (Experience in ISO 9001:2015 audits desirable).
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, planning, organising, statistical analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer literacy is essential (MS Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel) and experience with SAP or similar business software would also be advantageous.
    

  BENEFITS

  Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
  At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.
  We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

  
  Closing Date: 28.05.2024

  ABOUT US

  Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom.html

• About the company

  At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

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