Job Description

Opportunity for future leaders interested in the manufacturing environment to join the Grace Manufacturing Leadership Program.  Our program provides individuals with a three-year experience that is focused on developing high-potential employees for possible leadership positions within Grace’s global manufacturing organization. During the program, there are 3 rotations designed to provide a range of manufacturing experience while strengthening leadership skills. Assignments include time in Grace’s manufacturing sites such as Curtis Bay, MD, Lake Charles, LA, Chicago, IL, Albany, OR and Chattanooga, TN.  Program participants are partnered with a senior-level mentor who will follow their progress throughout the program while providing guidance and support.    

Throughout the program, employees 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.

In the Manufacturing Leadership Program participants will have the opportunity for job rotations through multiple disciplines including:

• Process Engineering - Lead a manufacturing process improvement project 
• Project Engineering – Participate in the management of a capital project 
• Productivity– Lead a six sigma supply chain/operations project
• Sales & Operations Planning– Work in conjunction with the sales, manufacturing, and supply chain departments to ensure the right product is made and delivered to our customer 
• Production Supervision- Lead a manufacturing team of hourly employees      

Required Skills

Grace’s Manufacturing Leadership Program is designed for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership and management potential and have a strong interest in the manufacturing field.

• B.S. in an engineering discipline is required, preferably Chemical or Mechanical 
• Meaningful work assignments as a co-op or summer intern, success in the classroom (GPA of 3.2 or higher), and leadership experience
• Must relocate during the program
• Willingness to relocate for future assignments

Job Location

Columbia, Maryland, United States

To Apply:

Please apply to the program by submitting your resume to www.grace.com; careers; Manufacturing/Operations; Manufacturing Leadership Program 2016 Tracking Code 2520-266