3rd-Shift Lead – Continuous Chemical Processing

Top Echelon Software LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on a brand-new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. The role blends hands-on floor leadership with scheduling, reporting, and cross‑area coordination from the central control room, with the expectation you will shape how the shift runs.

You will direct about a dozen operators across several process areas, preempt deviations, set batch schedules, verify materials, and document every shift.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field or 5+ years leading people in chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience required.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct a crew of roughly a dozen operators across several process areas.
• Get ahead of reaction issues and process deviations, and make the call when something goes sideways.
• Set batch schedules, verify raw material inventory, and coordinate inbound tanker unloads.
• Watch process systems from the control room and hold operators to standard.
• Document each shift, including batch traceability records and any deviations.
• Plan manual work such as raw material loading, QC sampling, and cleanout at the end of runs.
• Own safety, housekeeping, and operating standards for the shift.

Skills

Continuous process experience

Shift leadership

Automated controls background

Floor-to-desk balance

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

5+ years leading people in chemical processing

Job description

Top Echelon Software LLC in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on a brand-new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. The role blends hands-on floor leadership with scheduling, reporting, and cross‑area coordination from the central control room, with the expectation you will shape how the shift runs.

You will direct about a dozen operators across several process areas, preempt deviations, set batch schedules, verify materials, and document every shift.