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W. R. Grace Plant Manager in East Chicago, Indiana
Plant Manager
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Date:Jun 25, 2024
Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 23208
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Plant Manager to lead our team with a hands-on approach to drive operational excellence. The East Chicago plant consists of 50-60 employees and is located in the extreme northwest corner of Indiana approximately 23 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago. The plant has been in operation since 1892 originally as part of the Grasselli Corporation. DuPont acquired the facility from Grasselli in 1928 and W. R. Grace & Co. acquired the facility in 2000.
The East Chicago plant manufactures two product lines: Sodium Silicate and LUDOX® Colloidal Silica. Sodium Silicate is used in the manufacture of LUDOX® and is also sold as a commercial product. Over 40 standard grades of LUDOX® are produced for a wide range of applications from metals casting to semiconductor polishing. In addition, the Business currently accommodates more than 50 special customer specifications. The plant ships to customers worldwide in drums and totes as well as in tank trucks and railcars to North American customers.
Responsibilities
Foster a positive teamwork environment that drives collaborative decision making by engaging and empowering employees to contribute to the plant’s strong performance
Incorporate and monitor site KPI’s - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost used to measure overall performance and engage staff to develop plan to improve performance
Drive a safety mindset for self, employees, and site visitors ensuring safe conditions and behaviors and drive compliance with EHS&S standards; ensure continuation of 5S maturity journey
Collaborate with Demand and Supply Planning and meet scheduled metrics
Manage the raw material, intermediate and finished product management in order to deliver committed inventory levels
Manage the plants annual operating plan to deliver cost per metric ton commitments
Develop productivity initiatives
Develop and manage 5-year Capital plan to deliver benefits of the investment; ensure compliance with monthly forecast and deliver projects on schedule-on budget
Implement Tier 1, 2 and 3 accountability meetings at the plant
Intimately aware of and committed to meeting or exceeding customer (internal as well as external) requirements
Coordinate staffing with HR and Grace Leadership to determine proper staffing levels
Actively participate in the development and implementation of programs and technical training for all employees
Required Qualifications
BS Degree in a technical discipline (preferably Chemistry or Chemical Engineering).
10+ years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment to include knowledge of safety, production, and quality
5+ years of leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Experience in occupational and process safety management
Ability to lead, coach, train and foster an inclusive, safe and motivated culture
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in specialty chemicals
Experience working in a Union Environment
Experience in Change Management Process
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment 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 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
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
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.
EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.
Nearest Major Market:GaryNearest Secondary Market:Chicago
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