Operations Supervisor

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Date: Dec 2, 2025

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

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)

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 is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our plant at the Curtis Bay site in Baltimore, MD. 

The Operations Supervisor leads a team and ensures the safe and efficient operation of assets, equipment and processes. Ensures leadership and guidance provided to team members is aligned with mission, vision and strategy. Works with assigned team members to ensure timely operations of assets using safe work processes and procedures.

 

The schedule for this role is 12 hour rotating shifts which may include days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Schedule: 12-hour, rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays, and weekends.

1. Week 1: 4 consecutive night shifts, then 3 days off

2. Week 2: 3 regular day shifts, off for 1 day, then 3 night shifts

3. Week 3: 3 days off, then 4 consecutive day shifts

Curtis Bay is a 24/7 365 day Union manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises employees in the specialty chemicals manufacturing plant
  • Assures regulatory compliance, including environmental and process safety, and champions a safe workplace for all employees.  Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Directs response to emergency situations to include emergency shutdown procedures.
  • Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
  • Directs workers in adjusting equipment and processes to correct products which fail to meet quality standards.
  • Coaches, counsels and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and and resolves conflicts.
  • Interprets various sets of data and determines how to resolve/troubleshoot complex equipment/systems
  • Maintains housekeeping standards by performing requisite audits.
  • Analyzes and resolves production issues to include enforcing labor relation's policies and resolving grievances.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ year’s supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Must be able to work 12 hour shift work to include both day and night.

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership experience directing and motivating employees
  • Demonstrated experience acting in a safe manner and teaching employees on safety standards.
  • Experience using MS Office at an expert level

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 (salaried only)
  • 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