Lead Shift Supervisor – Continuous Chemical Processing

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing in Batavia, IL. The role oversees a large, brand-new third shift across multiple production areas, combining hands-on floor leadership with scheduling, reporting, and coordination from the central control room.

You will manage a roughly dozen operators, address deviations, verify inventories, and document batch records while driving safety and operating standards on a 24/7 schedule.

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.

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing in Batavia, IL. The role oversees a large, brand-new third shift across multiple production areas, combining hands-on floor leadership with scheduling, reporting, and coordination from the central control room.

You will manage a roughly dozen operators, address deviations, verify inventories, and document batch records while driving safety and operating standards on a 24/7 schedule.