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Operations Manager

W. R. Grace • Baltimore, MD • 1d ago

Operations Manager

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Date:Jul 2, 2025

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range:$136,000.00 - $187,000.00

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products - like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging - better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com .

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for safe and efficient operations at one of our 24/7 chemical manufacturing plants within the Curtis Bay site. As the top leader, they excel technically are people-focused and safety-minded with experience bringing multiple functions together to solve problems safely and effectively.

The Operations Manager develops the leadership team and establishes roles and responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager are the Operations Lead, Supervisors, Production Engineers and Maintenance Planner.

The Operations Manager reports to the Site Operations Director and is a member of the Extended Site Leadership Team. This is an on-site role in Curtis Bay, MD.

Responsibilities

Leadmanufacturing employees and a technical team to safely operate the plant and meet production, quality, safety, health, environmental, and cost goals in a 24/7 environment while complying with Federal, State, Local, Grace and Union policies.

Model a mindset and behavior of safe work practices and use of critical life safety rules in everything. Anticipate scenarios which increase safety or production risks, such as winter weather or equipment failure. Develop action plans to mitigate these risks.

Ensure resources and plans are in place to cover plant shutdowns, Job Hazard Analyses and support for off-shifts. Oversee the investigation program and root cause analyses for production losses or safety incidents and ensure proper actions are in place.

Manage the engagement, performance and development of a team of direct reports and indirect reports. Hire, onboard, train, develop and coach direct reports according to Grace policies and management practices. Maintain a positive working environment, resolve personnel conflicts and serve as a sounding board.

Participate in the asset management process including key inputs such as: Capacity, resources, shutdown schedules, and plant trials.

Continuously review the compliance with respect to production, yields, and fixed costs and reports on variances

Support both site and business leadership in develop overall strategies, annual operating plan and other business plans.

Champion the capital program for the assigned plant with input on priorities and scope

Actively support production troubleshooting with technical and leadership skills. Effectively and timely escalate issues to the Site Operations Director.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

12+ years of experience in specialty chemicals or pharmaceuticals manufacturing

5+ years of leadership experience at a plant and/or regional level

Process scale-up and plant trial experience

3+ years supervisory experience in a union environment

Demonstrated leadership experience with transformational change using influence to drive results.

Life safety training and proven experience identifying workplace hazards

Ability to work in and support a 24/7 operation

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant field OR a combination of experience and education.

Experience with Production planning or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Experience with performance metrics tracking.

Experience using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Project Management experience.

Experience communicating effectively across all levels of the organization

Demonstrated problem-solving experience and attention to detail.

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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

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