Onsite 3rd-Shift Supervisor: Continuous Chemical Processing

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

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a brand-new 3rd shift at our Batavia, IL site. The role requires direct floor leadership of a ~12-person operator team across multiple process areas within a continuous, highly automated chemical production plant.

You will balance floor supervision with scheduling, reporting and coordination from the control room, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. Prior process controls experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical disciplines or 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience required; polymers, coatings, plastics, extrusion translate well.
• PSM exposure preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical/manufacturing; ability to decide without on-site manager.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.
• Comfortable splitting time between floor and desk.
• Steady work history showing growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct a crew of roughly a dozen operators across several process areas.
• Get ahead of reaction issues and process deviations; make the call when issues arise.
• Set batch schedules, verify raw material inventory, coordinate inbound tanker unloads.
• Watch process systems from the control room and enforce standards.
• Document each shift, including batch traceability and deviations.
• Plan manual work such as raw material loading, QC sampling, cleanout at end of runs.
• Own safety, housekeeping, and operating standards for the shift.

Skills

Lead a crew

Decision making under pressure

Shift coordination

Safety emphasis

Education

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

Job description

Sora Resource Group is seeking a Shift Supervisor for a brand-new 3rd shift at our Batavia, IL site. The role requires direct floor leadership of a ~12-person operator team across multiple process areas within a continuous, highly automated chemical production plant.

You will balance floor supervision with scheduling, reporting and coordination from the control room, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. Prior process controls experience is valued.