Lead Shift Supervisor, Continuous Chemical Processing

Job Juncture; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a large international chemical producer in the Batavia, IL area. The role oversees a 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation, guiding a dozen operators and coordinating batch scheduling, material inbound activities, and safety on the floor.

You’ll split time between the floor and the control room to maintain performance and compliance. This on-site position requires a chemical engineering or related degree or substantial hands-on leadership experience, plus

Qualifications

• 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.

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

PSM exposure

Automated process controls

Floor-to-desk balance

Safety compliance

Education

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

5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a large international chemical producer in the Batavia, IL area. The role oversees a 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation, guiding a dozen operators and coordinating batch scheduling, material inbound activities, and safety on the floor.

You’ll split time between the floor and the control room to maintain performance and compliance. This on-site position requires a chemical engineering or related degree or substantial hands-on leadership experience, plus