W. R. Grace

2026 Manufacturing Leadership Program

W. R. Grace$88K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in an engineering discipline required, preferably Chemical or Mechanical, with a GPA of 3.0+
  • Previous work experience in co-ops or internships preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience necessary
  • Willingness to relocate every 12 months for program rotations
  • Strong interest in manufacturing and leadership development

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and plant leaders to enhance manufacturing performance in Year 1
  • Engage in challenging production processes and project work
  • Work alongside leaders in various departments to understand strategic decision-making in Year 2
  • Learn operations planning and environmental health & safety processes
  • Lead process improvement projects in maintenance and reliability during Year 3
  • Supervise a team of employees, gaining valuable leadership experience

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Access to the Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible workplace options
  • Retirement plans with 401(k) company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Company donation match program
Full 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 needs

Required 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)

About W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace is a global specialty chemical company that produces and sells catalysts and silica-based materials. The company operates in two segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. Grace Catalysts Technologies provides catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. Grace Materials Technologies provides specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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