Lead Chemical Process Shift Supervisor - 3rd Shift (On-site)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shift Supervisor for its Batavia, IL site to lead a team of operators across continuous chemical processing.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor leadership, coordination with a central control room, and active involvement in scheduling, reporting, and safety. The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background (or equivalent) and proven experience in continuous processes, with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, or 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.

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 process controls

Decision making on floor

Safety & housekeeping

Education

Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Biology degree or 5+ years leading people in chemical processing

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shift Supervisor for its Batavia, IL site to lead a team of operators across continuous chemical processing.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor leadership, coordination with a central control room, and active involvement in scheduling, reporting, and safety. The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background (or equivalent) and proven experience in continuous processes, with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced plant environment.