BASF
    (32 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
    BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak. In 2019, BASF posted sales of approximately €462 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 645 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at www.basf.com/id.

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    Reviews overview

    4.232 ratings in total
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    97%
    Rate salary as high or average
    91%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at BASF?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at BASF appreciate the flexibility and work-life balance offered, as well as the opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience in various areas. The benefits and compensation are generally seen as good, with health insurance, bonuses, and appropriate remuneration. The working culture and environment are praised, with a friendly atmosphere, good teamwork, and supportive colleagues.

    However, some potential challenges include concerns about limited career progression opportunities, particularly for certain roles. There are also indications of a high workload with significant pressure and expectations, especially in certain roles. A few reviewers mentioned issues with management, including concerns about favoritism and office politics. Additionally, the organizational structure at BASF is described as complicated, which can lead to bureaucracy and slow decision-making.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Sigit Wahyu electrical engineering
    Nov 2025
    Serang Banten2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Banyak pengalaman banyak ilmu
    The good thingsMencari pengalaman dan bekerja baik dengan team
    The challengesMenyelesaikan project sesuai audit
    2.0
    Ops mgr
    Aug 2024
    Central Jakarta Jakarta
    No more a great place to work
    The good thingsWork time is flexible
    The challengesThe management team is promoting people based on who they like, not on merit. Office politics are everywhere, and those who suck up to the bosses seem to get promotion. Lickers are accomodated.
    5.0
    Maintenance
    Nov 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Ulasan berkarya di BASF Merak Site
    The good thingsMempelejari equipment baru, mendapatkan ilmu dan pengalaman yang baru, mengenali banyak standard yang mungkin belum pernah kita jumpai di manufaktur lain, lingkungan kerja yang sehat, tunjangan yang sesuai dengan apa yang kita berikan untuk perusahaan, apresiasi perusahaan yang baik untuk para karyawaannya
    The challengespenyesuaian bahasa untuk berkomunikasi, tidak ada jenjang karir.
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