Plant Operations and Leadership Talent Pool

Job summary

JOB DESCRIPTION We are building a talent pipeline for future openings at our various plant sites across the United States. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Managers and Senior Chemical Engineers with a strong background in chemical engineering, extensive experience in plant operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and/or engineering within the specialty chemicals industry, and proven leadership abilities. Please specify preferred location(s) in your cover letter. We will be in touch with opportunities that you qualify for as they come! W. R. Grace & Co. is a global leader in spe…

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JOB DESCRIPTION We are building a talent pipeline for future openings at our various plant sites across the United States. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Managers and Senior Chemical Engineers with a strong background in chemical engineering, extensive experience in plant operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and/or engineering within the specialty chemicals industry, and proven leadership abilities. Please specify preferred location(s) in your cover letter. We will be in touch with opportunities that you qualify for as they come! W. R. Grace & Co. is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1854 and known for our innovation and growth, we produce fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydroprocessing catalysts, polyolefin catalysts, and silicas. Around the world, Grace employees work together to deliver specialty chemical products, services and solutions to our customers—and their customers. We help industries manufacture everything from fuel to pharmaceuticals, toothpaste to tires, beer to biofuels, plastics to paint—efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Plant Site Locations: * Aiken, South Carolina * Baton Rouge, Louisiana * Chattanooga, Tennessee * Chicago, Illinois * Columbia, Maryland * Curtis Bay, Maryland * East Chicago, Indiana * Houston Warehouse, Texas * Lake Charles, Louisiana * Norco, Louisiana * Pasadena, Texas * Houston, Texas * South Haven, Michigan * Tyrone, Pennsylvania RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production processes. * Oversee manufacturing activities, including process optimization, quality control, and troubleshooting. * Implement and maintain safety and compliance standards in accordance with industry regulations. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects. * Mentor and develop junior engineers and staff, fostering a culture of growth and innovation. QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. * 7 – 10+ years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering within the specialty chemicals industry. * Strong leadership and project management skills. * In-depth knowledge of process optimization, quality assurance, and safety regulations. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. #LI-AV1 #WRGRACE BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Grace Wellness Program Flexible Workplace Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Company Donation Match Program U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) [https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/]

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Control · Preferred
• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Pipeline · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• future · Preferred