Operations Supervisor

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Date: Mar 14, 2026

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $93,112.00  - $128,029.00 
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 Curtis Bay manufacturing site.

 

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, Baltimore is a 24/7 365-day Union manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise operators on their shift including performance coaching, production actions, quality adjustments
  • Assure regulatory compliance, including environmental and process safety, and champions a safe workplace for all employees. Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Direct response to emergency situations following emergency shutdown procedures.
  • Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer shipments are met.
  • Coach, counsel and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve conflicts.
  • Interpret various sets of data and determine how to resolve/troubleshoot complex equipment/systems.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards by performing requisite audits.
  • Follow the maintenance workflow process by identifying equipment deficiencies and writing notifications.
  • Review and approve raw material receipts for unloading.

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 or equivalent
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Must be able to work 12-hour shift work to include both day and night.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience directing and motivating employees
  • Demonstrated experience acting in a safe manner and teaching employee’s safety standards.
  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office

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