Production Supervisor

Sun Recruiting; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. has a rare opening for a Shift Supervisor on a continuous chemical processing line near Batavia, IL. You’ll lead a ~12-person operator crew across several process areas on a new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation, ensuring safe, reliable production and batch traceability.

You’ll spend most time on the floor but also schedule, report, and coordinate from the control room. You’ll shape how the shift runs and drive continuous improvement with limited on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or 5+ years leading hands-on chemical processing.
• Experience with continuous processes; polymer/plastics backgrounds helpful.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership in chemical/manufacturing; able to decide without on-site manager.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.
• Comfort splitting time between floor and desk.
• Steady work history showing growth in past roles.

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 something goes sideways.
• Set batch schedules, verify raw material inventory, and coordinate inbound tanker unloads.
• Watch process systems from the control room and enforce standards.
• Document shift records, including batch traceability and deviations.
• Plan manual work such as raw material loading, QC sampling, and end-of-run cleanout.
• Own safety, housekeeping, and operating standards for the shift.

Skills

People leadership

Chemical processing

PSM exposure

Shift leadership

Process controls

Floor-to-desk balance

Education

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

Tools

Automated process controls

Job description

Shift Supervisor - Continuous Chemical Processing

Location: Batavia, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $85,000 to $105,000 + bonus
Schedule: New 3rd shift, 24/7 operation with weekend rotation

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Overview

A large international chemical producer is adding a shift supervisor as its suburban Chicago plant moves from two shifts to three. The process is continuous and heavily automated, with operators running things from a central control room while the supervisor covers the floor across every production area. Expect to spend most of the shift out on the floor, with the rest going to scheduling, reporting, and coordination. Because the shift is brand new, the person who takes it will shape how it runs.

What the Job Involves

• 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

What They Need

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a 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