Lead Chemical Processing Shift Supervisor (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Shift Supervisor for a large suburban Chicago chemical plant transitioning to a three-shift operation. This on-site role oversees roughly a dozen operators, balancing floor leadership with control room coordination and shift reporting.

You will shape how the shift runs, ensuring safety, batch discipline, and on-time material handling while coordinating scheduling and communication. Degree or equivalent leadership experience in chemical processing is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field, or 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.

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

People leadership

Continuous process

Automated controls

Shift work

Decision-making

Education

Engineering/Chemistry/Biology degree or equivalent

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Shift Supervisor for a large suburban Chicago chemical plant transitioning to a three-shift operation. This on-site role oversees roughly a dozen operators, balancing floor leadership with control room coordination and shift reporting.

You will shape how the shift runs, ensuring safety, batch discipline, and on-time material handling while coordinating scheduling and communication. Degree or equivalent leadership experience in chemical processing is required.