Onsite 3rd-Shift Production Supervisor - Chemical Processing

Talent With Heart; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Talent With Heart seeks a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on our Batavia, IL site. The role oversees a floor crew, coordinates batch schedules, and ensures safe, compliant operations on a 3rd shift in a 24/7 plant.

You will drive performance, manage relationships with operators, and help shape how the shift runs. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent, or 5+ years leading teams in hands-on chemical processing, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (or 5+ years leading people in chemical processing).
• 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 with the confidence to make decisions without a manager on site.
• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Chemical processing knowledge

Safety leadership

Education

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

5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing

Job description

Talent With Heart seeks a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on our Batavia, IL site. The role oversees a floor crew, coordinates batch schedules, and ensures safe, compliant operations on a 3rd shift in a 24/7 plant.

You will drive performance, manage relationships with operators, and help shape how the shift runs. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent, or 5+ years leading teams in hands-on chemical processing, with