Lead Shift Supervisor, Continuous Chemical Processing

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A large international chemical producer is adding a shift supervisor as its suburban Chicago plant moves from two shifts to three. The role requires strong leadership to direct a dozen operators across multiple process areas on a continuous, highly automated line.

You will spend most of the shift on the floor, while also handling scheduling, reporting, and coordination to shape how the shift runs. The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering, chemistry, or biology degree or 5+ years leading

Qualifications

• PSM exposure is strongly preferred.
• Experience with automated process controls is preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical/manufacturing.
• Ability to split time between the floor and the desk.
• Steady work history with 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

PSM exposure

Automated process controls

Shift leadership

Floor-to-desk balance

Education

Chemical Eng / Chemistry / Biology degree

5+ years leading people in chemical processing

Job description

A large international chemical producer is adding a shift supervisor as its suburban Chicago plant moves from two shifts to three. The role requires strong leadership to direct a dozen operators across multiple process areas on a continuous, highly automated line.

You will spend most of the shift on the floor, while also handling scheduling, reporting, and coordination to shape how the shift runs. The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering, chemistry, or biology degree or 5+ years leading