3rd Shift Production Supervisor, Continuous Chem Processing

Connectly Recruiting; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The employer in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on-site. The role oversees a ~12-person crew, ensuring safe, efficient operations across multiple process areas with weekend rotation on a 24/7 schedule.

The position involves scheduling, reporting, and coordination from the floor and control room, with a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline. Prior continuous-process chemical experience and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience is required; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing; ability to make decisions without a manager on site.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.
• Comfortable splitting time between the floor and the desk.
• Steady work history showing growth inside past employers.

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

Leadership experience

On-site supervision

Safety awareness

Decision making

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

Automated process controls

Job description

The employer in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on-site. The role oversees a ~12-person crew, ensuring safe, efficient operations across multiple process areas with weekend rotation on a 24/7 schedule.

The position involves scheduling, reporting, and coordination from the floor and control room, with a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline. Prior continuous-process chemical experience and leadership are required.