Site Foreman

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BASF is hiring a Site Foreman in Cornwall, ON to supervise production, warehousing, utilities and quality control, reporting to the Operations Manager and working with labs, maintenance and engineering. You will lead a unionized team, manage plant and railcar movements, verify raw materials, and release finished products while maintaining ISO 9001 quality and safety standards. The role covers boilers, water treatment, effluent systems, and contractor safety, plus safety tours and permits. Ideal candidates have a three-year technical college diploma, three to four years of related experience, supervisory training, WHMIS and forklift certification, and familiarity with SAP. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, safety impact and QA results and apply through BASF careers or [email protected] with your Cornwall onsite availability.

Now hiring! Site Foreman

Cornwall, ON (Onsite)

We are looking for a Site Foreman to join our Petrochemicals team in Cornwall, Ontario.

Come create chemistry with us!

Where the chemistry happens...

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

As a Site Foreman, you are responsible for supervising day‑to‑day site operations across production, warehousing, utilities, and quality control activities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you operate independently within broadly defined objectives and play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This position supports production continuity, product quality, environmental compliance, and strong collaboration with operations, laboratory, maintenance, and engineering teams.

As a Site Foreman, you create chemistry by...

• Supervising unionized operators and material handlers involved in production, receiving, distribution, and minor maintenance activities.
• Managing daily workloads across production plants, tank farm operations, railcar movements, warehousing, yard duties, and general maintenance.
• Analyzing incoming raw materials to ensure correct quality and quantity and overseeing appropriate placement in warehouses or tank farms.
• Monitoring and analyzing manufactured materials throughout all stages of production to maintain the highest achievable quality and maximize productivity.
• Performing final analysis and release of finished products, ensuring correct documentation, quality, and shipment to customers.
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Directing production adjustments during ongoing operations to maintain quality standards and high productivity levels.
• Overseeing operation of gas‑fired boilers, including routine water treatment testing and minor maintenance.
• Managing biological effluent treatment operations through routine sampling, analysis, and system adjustments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Acting as permit issuer for safe work permits and overseeing contractor safety and performance.
• Conducting safety and housekeeping tours, leading safety meetings, and ensuring safety equipment is regularly inspected and maintained.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements for employees and contractors.

If you...

• Have completed supervisory training.
• Hold a 3‑year community college diploma or equivalent in a technology or related field.
• Bring 3–4 years of relevant work‑related training and experience.
• Possess technical knowledge related to laboratory operations and boiler functions.
• Have completed or can maintain WHMIS, first aid, and fork truck training.
• Are familiar with ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
• Have knowledge of safe work permits and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Are comfortable using standard computer tools such as Windows, Excel, and SAP programs.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

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