Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Now hiring! Environmental Health & Safety Manager

We are looking for a Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our BASF/Nunhems vegetable seeds team. 

This position is located in the greater metropolitan areas of Boise, ID or Sacramento, CA. Domestic relocation available, if applicable. 

Come create chemistry with us!

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 a Environmental Health & Safety Manager you will ensure compliance with regulations and requirements for Responsible Care (EHS), overseeing EHS teams, and driving a culture of safety at the sites. You will also develop and maintain a Responsible Care management system, manage EHS resources, and implement EHS programs across the sites to achieve BASF's goals.

As a Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Ensuring that all necessary measures for current and future “License to Operate” are implemented and adhered to.
• Protecting the health, safety security and environment of our employees, contractors, distributers, visitors, customers and neighbors.
• Being responsible for Responsible Care and that all activities are done in line with state, local, regulatory and BASF requirements.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining a site-specific Responsible Car management system
• Creating common sense/awareness related to Responsible Care.
• Ensuring resources for implementing Responsible Care are identified and available on site.
• Being accountable to identify and implement EHS site specific targets and for site Emergency response preparedness.

If you have...

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in technical discipline (Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.) is preferred.
• ​​​​​​​Minimum 7 years of business including at least 3 years of leadership work experience is required. 
• Experience directly managing people or project teams, including skills in leadership, coaching, entrepreneurial drive, results orientation, strategic thinking, influencing, persuasiveness, and negotiating. 
• Expertise in how EHS is executed in operations and how programs impact overall performance.
• ​​​​​​​Ability to travel up to 25% domestically (could be higher depending on location), and additional international travel

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $112,000 - $154,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.