Dr. Christoph Schnorpfeil

Chemiker, Computer-Nerd, Aktieninvestor

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Ich bin ein Alrounder mit Erfahrung in Chemie, Chemieproduktion, Prozesse, Technologie, IT-Technologie und Datenanalyse. Aktuell arbeite ich intensiv an KI-Chatbots um den Arbeitsalltag für uns alle zu erleichtern.

Experience

  • Operational Excellence Manager at GETEC Schweiz
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • BASF (23 yrs 11 mos)
    • Process Manager - Waste Management
      Sep 2016 - Jun 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos

      - Initiated and implemented the new master data system AKLAS - Prepared for Audit readiness (9001 / ISO 14001) - Developed pricing systems for cost allocation - Prepared and evaluated customer surveys - Optimized processes using "Lean Six Sigma" methods - Managed various projects - Conducted data science and digitalization scouting - Designed Power-Bi dashboards and programmed SQL Databases - Led a special project in the field of circular economy (Polyurethane recycling of mattresses) - Participated in national and international standards committees for plastics recycling

    • Site Controlling Officer
      Sep 2012 - Aug 2016 · 4 yrs

      - Co-created the site strategy for Ludwigshafen - Led the project for creating the site infrastructure strategy - Performed project controlling, including OPEX, STEP, using BASF GO - Conducted cost controlling and compared costs of location services

    • Deputy Plant Manager Foam Production
      Jan 2006 - Aug 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos

      - Led the production and process optimization of EPP and EPE foams (Neopolen P and Neopolen E), resulting in new products, capacity, and quality increases - Managed a team of 40 production employees and ensured the smooth operation of the plant - Developed and implemented the first-time large-scale production of ETPU (BASF Infinergy), a high-performance foam used in sports shoes - Filed several patents for EPP production and led the preparation of the Environmental Audit (ISO 14001) - Optimized the production process, resulting in new products, capacity, and quality increases - Developed safety concepts for the explosive protection of the plant - Introduced modern methods for quality improvement, such as an optical sorting unit