Production Supervisor

Sora Resource Group, LLC; 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

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