2026 Manufacturing Leadership Program

W. R. Grace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary

Job summary

Grace Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) invites high-potential graduates to join a structured 3-year rotation across production, planning, and safety. Participants develop leadership, supply chain, finance, and Six Sigma skills while gaining exposure to multiple Grace sites.

During Year 1–3, you will work on projects, supervise teams, and learn to integrate strategic decisions with plant operations. Locations include Lake Charles, LA and Curtis Bay/Baltimore, MD, among others.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline required, GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Prior meaningful work assignments such as a co-op or internship.
• Willing to relocate during the program and work at Grace sites.

Responsibilities

• Complete 3 rotations across production, planning and safety to build leadership and manufacturing knowledge.
• Collaborate with engineers and plant leaders to learn fundamentals and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership potential

Relocation willingness

Co-op / Internship experience

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Production Supervision, Sales & Operations Planning, Environmental, Health & Safety:

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.

Responsibilities

Throughout the program, MLPs complete 3 rotations designed to provide a range of manufacturing experience while strengthening leadership skills. Rotation disciplines include the following:

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

The MLPs can be assigned to the following US locations during the first year of the program.

• Lake Charles, LA
• Curtis Bay/Baltimore, MD

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)

Nearest Major Market

Baltimore