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2026 Manufacturing Leadership Program
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$75,525 / year median in Maryland
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Annual Wage Range:
$88,715.00
Other Compensation:
Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
PLEASE NOTE
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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.
Job Description
Grace is recruiting for future leaders interested in the manufacturing environment to join the Grace Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP). The Program is designed for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership and management potential and have a strong interest in the manufacturing field. MLP's have the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of our business, receive leadership, supply chain, finance, and Six Sigma training, and develop a professional network for sharing ideas and best practices around manufacturing excellence. Throughout the program, MLPs complete 3 rotations designed to provide a range of manufacturing experience while strengthening leadership skills.
Rotation disciplines include the following:
Responsibilities
Year 1: Project & Process
Engineering, Productivity:
Interact and collaborate with engineers and plant leaders to learn fundamentals and improve manufacturing performance. Work on a variety of challenging plant production processes and projects. Year 2: Production Supervision, Sales & Operations Planning,
Environmental, Health & Safety:
Partner closely with leaders in Process Technology, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Business Management and more. Learn about how strategic decision-making integrates with plant operations. Year 3:
Maintenance & Reliability, Digitization, Operational Excellence:
Identify, lead and monitor the successful execution of a process improvement or capital project. Gain leadership experience by supervising a team of employees Locations
Year 1:
The MLPs can be assigned to the following US locations during the first year of the program. Lake Charles, LA
Curtis Bay/Baltimore, MD Year 2 & 3:
Placement can occur in: Baton Rouge, LA; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL; Curtis Bay, MD; East Chicago, IN; Lake Charles, LA; Norco, LA; Pasadena, TX; South Haven, MI or Tyrone, PA, based on availability and preference
Note:
locations can be modified based on business needsRequired Qualifications B.S. in an engineering discipline is required, preferably Chemical or Mechanical with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Prior meaningful work assignments such as a co-op or summer internship, success in the classroom, and prior leadership experience.
Must be willing to relocate during the program approximately every 12 months and be willing to work at any Grace site or plant that you are assigned
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)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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings