**Now hiring! Color Lab Manager - Automotive Refinish (Whitehouse)** **Whitehouse, OH** We are looking for a Color Lab Manager to join our Coatings team in Whitehouse, OH. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces. As a Color Lab Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for meeting target productivity KPIs and safety targets, managing the allocated annual budget in the most sensible and efficient manner, leading and developing the employees in the color lab team and interacting with your peers in the global color community and other relevant functions in the G-ECR organization. You will be responsible for autonomously scaling all necessary functions and infrastructure to meet the capacity targets provided. You will direct the activities of the color development laboratory and the color information group in North America. Additionally, the incumbent coordinates activities at the global color labs to ensure proper rules and procedures for color information and development are being followed in order to optimize global color information. **As a Color Lab Manager - Automotive Refinish (Whitehouse), you create chemistry by...** + Directing and participating in color matching activities in all G-ECR paint technologies. + Coordinating color matching and color information activities with global color development laboratories in Europe and Asia. Supporting the launch and deletion of specific tinting bases used in color development laboratories. + Developing and integrating new color matching methods and processes into color development and color information groups in alignment with the Global Color Technology team. + Managing and ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner while handling changing priorities. + Collaborating with all relevant functions within G-ECR and also with local G-ECO colleagues. + Sharing knowledge and expertise on a local and global level, providing analytical support, and contributing to process optimization initiatives. + Managing the procurement of color standards and the gathering of color information from OEM suppliers, G-ECO, marketing and other sources, and ensuring proper and timely input into BASF color database. + Providing color matches for G-ECO using refinish materials, as requested, for future color stylings, for use on demonstrations vehicles, for styling shows and for use as end-of-line repair. Looking at ways to leverage synergies between the various coatings groups. + Directing and providing input into the maintenance and development of color instrumentation for both internal use and for use by customers in order to improve the quality and productivity of refinish color matching. + Providing necessary production and technical support in the selection of standards, the selection of pigment, and assistance with dispersions, as required. + Providing assistance to the field for account development and to trouble shoot color complaints. + Developing and training staff in areas of color development and color information, as well as taking ownership for your personal career development and continuous learning. + Managing KPIs for global and local needs as directed by supervisor. + Ensuring quality of BASF color database permitting extraction to various electronic media. **If you...** + Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (strongly preferred) + Have a minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in color development + Have extensive experience in color matching, color formulation and base formulation, including experience in pigment dispersion (very desirable) + Are thoroughly knowledgeable of automotive pigmentation and up to date on new pigment trends + Have experience managing and leading staff, being able to handle constantly changing priorities while still completing projects on time + Are eager to drive change and engage in innovation and digitalization projects in color + Are knowledgeable of the refinish business from both the technical and business side + Are able to deal effectively with vendors as well as dealing with customer inquiries + Need to be able to trouble-shoot both internal and external problems **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **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.