3rd-Shift Production Supervisor – On-site Chemical Processing

Essenti Talent; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor for a new 3rd shift in a continuous chemical processing plant. You will lead a dozen operators, balance floor activity with scheduling and reporting, and shape how the shift runs in a brand-new setup.

The role requires hands-on leadership in continuous processing, strong safety results, and the ability to make decisions without on-site management. Expect on-site work in a dynamic, automated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field, or 5+ years leading people in 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.
• 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

Team leadership

Decision making

Shift supervision

Safety focus

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering/related field or 5+ years leadership

Tools

Automated process controls

Control room operations

Job description

Essenti Talent in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor for a new 3rd shift in a continuous chemical processing plant. You will lead a dozen operators, balance floor activity with scheduling and reporting, and shape how the shift runs in a brand-new setup.

The role requires hands-on leadership in continuous processing, strong safety results, and the ability to make decisions without on-site management. Expect on-site work in a dynamic, automated environment.