Dr. Christian Kranemann

Production Manager at BASF

Pratteln, Basel-Country, Switzerland

About

15 years experience in the development of chemical processes especially for plastic additives, introduction of new products or improved processes into production in an international environment. I am well versed in handling cost, quality, safety and time-line issues. Special capabilities: Product Introductions to Production, Plastic Additives, Lab Management, Italy, Statistical Design of Experiments,

Experience

  • BASF (Pratteln, Schweiz)
    • Production Manager
      Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    • Research Laboratory Manager
      May 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 2 mos

      Development and Improvement of chemical processes Pilot and plant introductions of new processes Managing a laboratory with 3 coworkers

  • Ciba (7 yrs 9 mos)
    • Project Leader
      Jan 2008 - Apr 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Development and Improvement of chemical processes Pilot and plant introductions of new processes Managing a laboratory with 2 coworkers

    • Plant chemist
      May 2005 - Dec 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Responsability for product quality Continuous improvement of production processes Trouble shooting Introduction of a new product into full scale production from scratch within 3 months Managing of one coworker

    • Project Leader
      Aug 2001 - Apr 2005 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Development and Improvement of chemical processes Pilot and plant introductions of new processes Managing a laboratory with 2 coworkers