Production Supervisor

Zaddy Solutions; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Batavia, IL, is hiring a Shift Supervisor for our 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. You will directly lead a dozen operators across multiple process areas, manage batch schedules, coordinate inbound materials, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership and strong coordination with central control room operations. The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background or equivalent leadership experience in continuous processing, with experience in

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years leading teams in chemical processing.
• Continuous process experience required; polymer/coatings backgrounds helpful.
• PSM exposure preferred.
• Shift leadership in chemical/manufacturing roles with on-site decision authority.
• Experience with automated process controls beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct a crew of roughly a dozen operators across process areas
• Get ahead of reaction issues and process deviations and act when needed
• Set batch schedules, verify raw material inventory, coordinate inbound tanker unloads
• Watch process systems from the control room and enforce standards
• Document shifts, batch traceability, and deviations
• Plan manual work such as loading, sampling, and cleanout
• Own safety, housekeeping, and operating standards for the shift

Skills

Leadership

Process control

Safety management

Floor-to-desk versatility

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

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