W. R. Grace - Operations Supervisor

Annual Wage Range:

$90,400.00 - $124,300.00
Other Compensation:

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

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

We are seeking an

Operations Supervisor

for our Additives Plant at the Curtis Bay site in Baltimore, MD. This role is crucial for overseeing the operation and ensuring the safety of our employees. The position is primarily a Monday-Friday daylight role, with the potential to cover rotating supervisor shifts as needed.
The Operations Supervisor will focus on achieving compliance with our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, including emergency preparedness and response as outlined in site-wide and local area documentation. Maintenance employees under this role are responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently servicing and maintaining a variety of process systems equipment and the overall plant infrastructure.
The Curtis Bay plant, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is W. R. Grace's largest manufacturing site. Operational since the early 1900s, this facility spans approximately 260 acres and employs around 700 people. The plant produces a variety of chemical products, including fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydroprocessing catalysts, polyolefin catalysts, and silicas. These products are essential in industries such as fuel, plastics, food, beverages, biofuels, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety standards; identify and resolve hazards.
Supervise, coach, and counsel operations personnel in their duties.
Assist in training development, collaborate with the training department, and execute training as directed.
Maintain housekeeping standards and develop a Housekeeping Program to ensure minimum standards are met.
Enter SAP notifications for maintenance and participate in the maintenance planning process.
Coordinate with Production and Maintenance Planning to ensure equipment availability and timely completion of scheduled maintenance activities.
Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations, informing personnel of planned maintenance and assisting with preparations for maintenance outages.
Work with Technical Support to evaluate and enhance the Preventive Maintenance program and address downtime causation.
Serve as "Gatekeeper" for all planned, outage, and safety-related work notifications, as well as for production and maintenance supplies and inventories.
Update and develop new work instructions and "Zero Energy" instructions.
Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase department efficiency.
Manage project work and major overhauls on behalf of the Shift Supervisor and serve as the first-line operational representative on RCFA's associated with the Unit.
Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
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
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
3+ year's supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
When needed, must be able to work 12-hour shift work to include both days, nights, and weekends.
Previous experience with addressing complaints and conflict resolution.
Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership ability to direct and motivate employees
Demonstrated ability to act in a safe manner and teach employees on safety standards.
Proficient in MS Office.
Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

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