Women in Manufacturing
A manufacturing career at BASF provides an innovative environment for women, offering endless opportunities and possibilities.
We know that your career is just one of many roles in your life. As a woman in manufacturing, opportunities at BASF can provide flexibility and support during the varying life stages that can arise during a female employee’s career.
Ever wonder what it's like to work in a manufacturing environment? Take a glimpse into BASF through the thoughts and experiences of several employees in varying roles:
To help improve this, The Manufacturing Institute is promoting the role of women in the industry through the Women MAKE America Initiative, the nation’s marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing. The goal is to shrink the gender gap and increase innovation by building networks and developing skills for women in the industry and to identify and elevate the role models who can inspire the next generation.
BASF supports this initiative to help celebrate women in the manufacturing industry who are making a difference through advocacy, mentorship, engagement, promotion and leadership. The Women MAKE America Awards highlight the achievements of real women in manufacturing on a national stage with a formal gala to celebrate their accomplishments.
The following BASF women in manufacturing have been selected as Honorees and Emerging Leaders:
2024
- Paula Clark (Honoree)
- Katie Cook (Honoree)
- Paula Mensah (Emerging Leader)
2023
- Carol Easley (Honoree)
- Cara Madzy (Honoree)
- Lindsey Daniels (Emerging Leader)
2022
- Julie Fay (Honoree)
- Elba Lizardi (Honoree)
- Brittany Davis (Emerging Leader)
2021
- Kristie Pickering (Honoree)
- Elizabeth Monroe (Honoree)
- Lauren Hampton (Emerging Leader)
2020
2019
2018
- Kristen Pforr (Honoree)
- Amanda Taylor (Emerging Leader)
2017
- Ashley Thompson (Emerging Leader)
- Regina Molisee (Honoree)
- Laura Fisher (Emerging Leader)
- Debbie Dalley (Honoree)
2016
- Christen Campbell (Emerging Leader)
- Nicole McGlone-Santistevan (Honoree)
2015
- Jacki Partain (Emerging Leader)
BASF is a corporate sponsor of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), the only national trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry.
Through our sponsorship, BASF employees have access to a free membership and discounts to conferences, as well as other resources for networking, recruitment and professional development.
Cara Madzy, Senior Director, EHS and Security, Geismar, serves on the WiM Board of Directors. In addition to Cara, numerous women in manufacturing at BASF are involved in local chapters of WiM.
The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame honors women who have made outstanding contributions during the course of their established careers. Recipients include women who are dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women in the manufacturing industry. BASF WiM Hall of Fame Inductees include:
- Kristen Pforr (2023)
- Lori Goucher (2022)
- Marie Metzger (2021)
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