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Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Biofuelsunmatched
- Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
- Candidate Pipelineunmatched
- Chemical Engineeringunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Employee Benefitsunmatched
- FCC (Federal Communications Commission)unmatched
- Insurance Regulationsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Painted Plasticsunmatched
- Plant Managementunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Retirement Planunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Sales Pipelineunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
Description
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)
Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Industry | Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1854 |
| Website | http://www.grace.com/ |
About Company
What's in a slogan?
A story. A promise. An invitation.
You'll find Grace products in toothpaste, car bumpers, water- and fireproofing materials; in cans and bottles; in roads, bridges, and buildings; and in plastics, petroleum products, and much, much more. Over 1,000 Grace patents are the product of a deeply-rooted culture of invention. Grace people develop, manufacture, and deliver breakthrough and proven products to meet needs in new places and new applications in Catalysts Technologies, Materials Technologies, and Construction Products.Grace's story is a story of quality and commitment; with longstanding relationships and collaboration—with customers, co-workers, partners, and communities. And it's a story of Values that have turned priorities such as safety and respect into Grace DNA.
Finally, it's a story of growth; of dramatic expansion beyond traditional mature markets into the world's fastest growing economies. The success of Grace products mirrors the world's most promising stories of improving living standards throughout the world.
Our promise to customers, to our communities, and to ourselves is to deliver value; safely, reliably, and creatively. When we do, the lives touched by our products and those of our customers are made better.
So we invite you to look closely at the opportunities now available with Grace. If you're ready to lead, ready to grow, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.