Who is Great Lakes?
Great Lakes is a global company with strong, viable specialty chemical
businesses, a solid balance sheet, and an expanding pipeline of new
products. As the world's leading producer of certain specialty chemicals
for applications such as water treatment, specialty household cleaners,
flame retardants, polymer stabilizers, fire suppression, and performance
chemicals, Great Lakes holds the number one or number two market position
in 80 percent of our businesses.
Find out more about us or view our latest news releases.
Where is Great Lakes located?
Our world headquarters is in Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Regional headquarters within the U.S. are located in Lawrenceville, Georgia; West Lafayette, Indiana; and Ashland, Ohio. Regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are located in Manchester, England; and Frauenfeld, Switzerland, and our Asia/Pacific regional headquarters are in Singapore.
Great Lakes serves customers and markets around the world through
an integrated network of research, production, sales, distribution,
and technical services facilities from over 40 locations in over 20
countries. Find out if there is a location
near you.
What is it like to work at Great Lakes?
Recognizing that people drive business success, Great Lakes provides employees with the tools and processes necessary to win. We've created an aggressive, team-oriented culture that:
- Encourages personal and professional growth;
- Values high integrity, initiative, and creative problem solving;
- Offers a safe and supportive environment; and
- Recognizes and rewards each individual's contributions to our mutual success.
Why should I choose Great Lakes?
Great Lakes has a proud tradition of product and market leadership and a sharp focus on the future. You'll be part of a team that's committed to helping create the world we all want by looking for new ways to keep people safer and healthier, extend product performance, and make life more enjoyable. We are building a culture where challenges are taken on as growth opportunities and our people are highly motivated to learn, grown, and achieve. We give you the room to think independently, yet work in collaboration with others around the globe.
Do I need a technical or science background to work at Great Lakes?
No. Great Lakes needs people with skills in a wide range of disciplines—ranging from chemists to accountants and from computer programmers to packaging technicians—in support of our various businesses. We employ thousands of people in many locations around the world with very diverse backgrounds and experiences.
What disciplines are of greatest need to Great Lakes?
Great Lakes needs people for a wide variety of positions, however the majority of our openings are concentrated in the following areas:
- Chemistry—Great Lakes recognizes that new product development holds the key to our future, and we offer special opportunities for seasoned chemists in a broad range of areas, including non-halogenated additives, hindered amine light stabilizers, fluorine chemistry, and many others.
- Engineering—Great Lakes utilizes a variety of operational excellence processes, and our engineers are leading our efforts to improve quality and maximize productivity.
- Finance—Great Lakes relies on our financial experts to ensure that we maximize our return on every new product we develop and every dollar we invest.
- Information Services—Great Lakes' infrastructure enables us to deliver what we promise—both internally and externally—with greater speed and efficiency. Its foundation is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that allows us to manage the company as a unified global business. It also provides the necessary information to serve our customers more completely and expeditiously. Great Lakes' IS professionals play a critical role in implementing and maintaining this system and managing our migration to new technologies.
- Technical Sales—As a customer-focused specialty chemical company, Great Lakes depends on its technical sales representatives to build strategic relationships with customers. We're looking for individuals who combine outstanding relationship building skills, consultative selling skills, and technical expertise.
What does Great Lakes look for in a candidate?
We look for people who share our vision of helping to create the world we all want through solutions that protect people, products, and the planet. We look for bright, energetic people who are challenged by change, excited by new opportunities, hold themselves personally accountable for results, and thrive on finding new solutions to long-standing problems. We celebrate all the ways in which we differ—background, experience, thought, and culture.
How do I apply for a position at Great Lakes?
You can view current openings and apply for a position directly from this web site. If you find a position that interests you, click the apply button following the position description to submit your resume for consideration. If you do not see a position that meets your needs, be sure to check back often as new openings are continually posted. We can only accept resumes for posted positions, and we do not respond to unsolicited resumes online or directed to any of the company's offices or facilities.
May I apply for more than one position?
Yes, simply click the apply button following the position description for which you are interested. You will be required to attach your resume for each position for which you are applying because Great Lakes recruiters are assigned independently for each position posted.
Who should I contact with questions about a specific job opening?
You can send your questions to a Great Lakes recruiter by clicking the apply button following the position description in which you are interested and by typing your inquiry into the questions or comments box (you are not required to submit your resume when making an inquiry of this nature).
What happens after I apply for a position?
An automated response will be displayed on the screen confirming receipt of your resume. Great Lakes recruiters and hiring managers for each specific position will carefully assess your skills and qualifications and will contact you with questions or a request for an interview.
Do you keep my resume on file or should I submit a resume each time an opening interests me?
We encourage you to apply each time you would like to be considered
for a published opening. View current
openings.
Can I check on the status of a position for which I've applied?
A Great Lakes recruiter will contact you should we be interested in discussing your qualifications for a specific position.
Does Great Lakes actively recruit at colleges and universities?
Our current campus recruiting efforts are concentrated in the United States at:
- Agnes Scott College
- Butler University
- DeKalb College
- DeVry Institute
- Georgia Technical Institute
- Indiana University
- Kennesaw State University
- Michigan State University
- Morehouse College
- Purdue University
- Spelman College
- University of Notre Dame
Will Great Lakes help me relocate if I accept a position outside my local area?
Great Lakes seeks to fill open positions in the country of origin. However, Great Lakes may offer a competitive relocation package, dependent upon the position, to support new employees in moving and transitioning to their new work location.
What's the possibility that I'll be transferred to a different location or sent on an international assignment?
As a global company, you'll collaborate with people around the world
on a daily basis, however not all of our positions require international
travel or relocation. With over 40 locations worldwide, advancement
opportunities may on occasion require relocation.
What is Great Lakes' compensation philosophy?
Great Lakes believes in recognizing the individual performance of each and every employee. Our fundamental philosophy is "pay for performance," which rewards individual performance and ties compensation to the best interest of shareholders.
What benefits does Great Lakes offer?
Our total compensation plan—a combination of benefits, salary, and bonus—rewards employees for their contributions to the company's financial performance. Each plan is competitive within the markets of each country in which they are offered and may include such items as health and welfare benefits, health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, business travel insurance, education assistance, and paid time off such as vacations and holidays.
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See for yourself how Great Lakes' products and services are helping
create the world we all want by protecting lives, safeguarding health, improving quality of life, and enhancing the performance of finished goods.
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Read about news, product launches, new developments, and acquisitions,
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