On-Site Shift Supervisor, Continuous Chemical Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Group in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead a ~12-person team on a brand-new 3rd shift in a continuous chemical processing plant. You will supervise floor operations, coordinate batch schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity across multiple process areas.

The role involves spending most time on the floor with some desk time for scheduling, reporting, and coordination; prior floor leadership and process control exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or 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

People leadership

Process control experience

Safety and housekeeping

Shift coordination

Education

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

5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing

Job description

Henderson Group in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead a ~12-person team on a brand-new 3rd shift in a continuous chemical processing plant. You will supervise floor operations, coordinate batch schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity across multiple process areas.

The role involves spending most time on the floor with some desk time for scheduling, reporting, and coordination; prior floor leadership and process control exposure are highly valued.