Logistics Supervisor

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Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Band Grade : 5-A 
Annual Wage Range: $78,280.00  - $107,635.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils, and more. 

 

Grace is looking for a Logistics Supervisor to oversee and manage logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and effective execution of all logistics processes. Every employee at Grace is accountable for environmental, health, and safety compliance, including emergency preparedness and response as per site-wide policies.

 

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.

 

The Logistics Supervisor will report to our Curtis Bay, MD facility and reports directly to the Site Logistics, Shipping & Receiving Manager. This role is typically Monday-Friday, but will require a Saturday once a month. 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate all shipping, receiving, and distribution operations.
  • Work closely with carriers, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, customer service, and cost savings.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitor inventory levels, adjusting ordering and storage as necessary.
  • Track order fulfillment, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Supervise warehouse staff, coordinating scheduling, and managing productivity and performance.
  • Maintain and report records on warehouse operations and productivity.

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

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or distribution environment.
  • Strong knowledge of transportation modes including OTR, truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, ocean, air, and bulk shipments
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP and transportation management systems (TMS).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector – operations in a 24/7 environment
  • Hazmat shipping knowledge and/or certification.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and logistics analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of import/export, international transportation, or trade compliance requirements.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Experience leading in a union environment.
  • Kronos or other timekeeping system experience
  • DOT certification
  • IMDG and IATA experience
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore