Assisterende Skiftholdsleder

About the role

BASF A/S in Ballerup is looking for an Assistant Shift Leader to support the production team that manufactures micro‑encapsulated vitamins and carotenoids. The role combines hands‑on operating duties with operational responsibility, ensuring high quality, safety and stable output in a 3‑shift environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations during the assigned shift.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure smooth hand‑over between shifts.
• Execute and monitor the production plan, including output, timing and resource allocation.
• Take immediate corrective action on deviations and escalate when necessary.
• Issue work permits and oversee maintenance and non‑routine tasks.
• Act as functional leader in the absence of the Shift Leader, coordinating the team and maintaining continuity.

Required profile

• Reports to the Shift Leader and works on a rotating day, evening and night schedule (8 h weekdays, 12 h weekends).
• Willingness to assume functional leadership responsibilities when the Shift Leader is absent.
• Interest in developing a career path toward a full Shift Leader position.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with high‑tech production processes in a global market.
• Clear career progression within a leading chemical company.
• Dynamic, safety‑focused work environment.