Lead 3rd-Shift Chemical Processing Supervisor

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a roughly dozen operators across multiple process areas in a brand-new three-shift operation. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision on the floor, plus scheduling, reporting, and coordination from a control-room-integrated plant setting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Biology (or equivalent) with 5+ years leading teams in continuous chemical processing.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or equivalent and 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.
• Requires continuous process chemical experience; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure is preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing with decision-making authority on site.
• Background with automated process controls is preferred.
• Comfortable splitting time between the process floor and desk.
• Demonstrates a steady work history with growth within 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 enforce standards.
• 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

PSM exposure

Shift leadership

Automated process controls

Decision making

On-site flexibility

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Biology

5+ years leading people in chemical processing

Job description

Unknown company is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a roughly dozen operators across multiple process areas in a brand-new three-shift operation. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision on the floor, plus scheduling, reporting, and coordination from a control-room-integrated plant setting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Biology (or equivalent) with 5+ years leading teams in continuous chemical processing.