3rd Shift Production Supervisor, Continuous Chemistry

MDS Staffing; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a large international chemical producer in Batavia, IL. The role oversees a roughly dozen operators on a continuous, 24/7 process, with a new 3rd shift and weekend rotation.

You’ll work on the floor and in the control room, ensuring safety, coordinating batch schedules, and documenting deviations. Strong leadership and on-floor decision-making are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Degree or 5+ years leading hands-on chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience required; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing, with the confidence to make decisions without a manager on site.
• 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

Shift leadership experience

Decision making on process deviations

Safety emphasis

Leadership communications

On-floor and desk balance

Education

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

5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing

Tools

PSM exposure

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a large international chemical producer in Batavia, IL. The role oversees a roughly dozen operators on a continuous, 24/7 process, with a new 3rd shift and weekend rotation.

You’ll work on the floor and in the control room, ensuring safety, coordinating batch schedules, and documenting deviations. Strong leadership and on-floor decision-making are essential to succeed.