On-site 3rd-Shift Production Supervisor — Continuous Processing

United Future; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

United Future is hiring a Shift Supervisor for a 24/7 continuous chemical processing plant in Batavia, IL. You will oversee a floor-based crew, coordinate batch schedules, and manage safety and quality documentation.

The role requires a degree in a chemical discipline or equivalent leadership experience in chemical processing, with hands-on floor presence and strong decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• Continuous process chemical experience required; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing; ability to make decisions without on-site manager.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.

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

United Future is hiring a Shift Supervisor for a 24/7 continuous chemical processing plant in Batavia, IL. You will oversee a floor-based crew, coordinate batch schedules, and manage safety and quality documentation.

The role requires a degree in a chemical discipline or equivalent leadership experience in chemical processing, with hands-on floor presence and strong decision-making under pressure.