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

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Continuous Chemical Processing unit in Batavia, IL. The new role oversees a floor team on a 24/7 operation, balances scheduling with hands-on supervision, and shapes shift execution from the floor up.

The successful candidate will have a chemical engineering background or equivalent leadership in continuous processing, with experience handling batch scheduling, control room monitoring, and safety as top priorities.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Leadership experience

Continuous process experience

PSM exposure

Automation controls experience

On-site shift management

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Biology

Related field

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Continuous Chemical Processing unit in Batavia, IL. The new role oversees a floor team on a 24/7 operation, balances scheduling with hands-on supervision, and shapes shift execution from the floor up.

The successful candidate will have a chemical engineering background or equivalent leadership in continuous processing, with experience handling batch scheduling, control room monitoring, and safety as top priorities.