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Operations Manager

W. R. Grace • Chattanooga, TN • 2d ago

Operations Manager

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Date:Jul 8, 2025

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range:$123,200.00 - $169,400.00

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

We're hiring an Operations Manager to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, you will oversee the full scope of manufacturing operations for our FCC additive and specialty catalyst processes, ensuring alignment with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and standards.

As the Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Plant Manager and lead a team of 8 direct reports, supporting approximately 40 hourly/union employees.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership responsibilities for all operational activities in the manufacturing units so that the units compile with all EHS policies and initiatives.

Responsible for managing, monitoring, and controlling the production and quality of all the manufacturing units.

Manages the engagement, performance, and development of their staff.

Effectively communicates with Plant Manager by maintaining open communication about operational issues and planned resolutions.

Effectively communicate with other work groups (maintenance, EHS, engineering, etc).

Participates in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Updates and Forecasting and continuously review the plan compliance with respect to production, yields and fixed costs.

Ensures the accurate accounting close for month end reporting.

Investigates and explains manufacturing variances that deviate from production plan.

Promotes Union / Management relationship and participates in various meetings concerning grievances, arbitrations, labor contract negotiations and quality of work life.

Supervises the production plan and operator schedule to ensure objectives are met.

Ensure accountability is being maintained with respect to all safety, quality, and work standards within team.

Promotes the development of a continuous improvement culture in the manufacturing units.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in an engineering discipline, Chemical highly desirable.

10+ years' experience working in manufacturing environment, to include 5 years in management-related position.

Experience as a team leader.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience driving organization improvements.

Physical Requirements and Environment

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

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

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a chemical plant.

Union management experience.

Experience in a leadership/management roll with experience developing others.

Knowledgeable with the NFPA Dust Hazard Analysis standard.

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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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