Production Supervisor-Chemical Mfg-1st Shift

Daubert Chemical Company; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability, Family, & Military Leave

Job summary

Daubert Chemical Company is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead a batch process chemical facility. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring a team of chemical operators on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs, coordinating with other leaders, and implementing 5S practices to maintain a clean, compliant workspace. A bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience is preferred, along with ERP and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or technical discipline preferred; leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of chemical manufacturing supervision or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team in a batch process chemical facility, promoting safety and teamwork on the plant floor.
• Ensure work follows SOPs, safety guidelines, ISO 9000; apply 5S to keep a clean, organized work area.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and participate in cross-department sub-teams as needed.
• Supervise chemical operators; mentor and coach to develop a high-performance team.
• Update SOPs, batch instructions and other documents to support quality and chemical processes.
• Coordinate with other production leaders to plan schedules and manage workflow for uninterrupted production and accurate inventory.
• Assess decisions against budget, explaining deviations.
• Evaluate performance, provide feedback; collaborate with HR on hiring, promotions, conflicts, and discipline.
• Issue and follow up on maintenance work orders to keep processes reliable.
• Oversee and facilitate operator training on equipment, work practices, and safety; ensure timely, effective completion.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

SOPs

5S

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years chemical manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Visio

ERP system

Job description

Join our team! Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer and a market leader in the brands that we sell to our end users and distributors. We are looking for a dedicated 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards. If you have experience in manufacturing supervision and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $90,000-$120,000 plus management incentive compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plus several voluntary benefit offerings
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave

What You Will Do

• Lead a team in the production department of a batch process chemical manufacturing facility.
• Lead by example in safety, ensuring work is completed without incident while fostering teamwork and maintaining a regular presence on the plant floor. Promptly report injuries, incidents, and near misses to support risk management
• Ensure work is performed according to SOPs, safety guidelines, and ISO 9000 quality standards while applying 5S tools to sustain a clean, organized work environment
• Complete projects to drive continuous improvement in the department. Participate in cross-departmental sub-teams as needed
• Supervise the performance of a team of chemical operators in a production department. Mentor and coach the team in order to develop a high-performance work group
• Update SOP's, batch instructions and other technical documents to support quality system and chemical process
• Coordinate with the other production leaders to review priorities, plan schedules, and manage workflow to ensure uninterrupted production, accurate inventory, and goal achievement in the assigned production department
• Measure decisions versus budget restraints and be able to explain deviations.
• Evaluate and document employee performance, providing constructive feedback and recommendations. Collaborate with HR to make and implement decisions on hiring, promotions, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Issue and follow up on maintenance work orders for repair to ensure the process is reliable for the operators.
• Oversee and facilitate employee training on equipment operation, work practices, and safety procedures, ensuring completion on time and effectiveness in practice

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or other technical discipline is strongly preferred. Prior leadership experience required
• Demonstrate our core values of Caring, Fair, Reliable, and Improving
• Understanding processes and mechanics of production line equipment. Ability to learn the chemical operations in a results-oriented, dynamic plant environment and assume more responsibility over time.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and others. Prior ERP experience and timecard management experience preferred.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement, lead by example and be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process
• Ability to manage, train and develop employees; ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills; proved track record of effect problem solving. Ability to multi-task and delegate functions
• Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills with stakeholders across functions
• Attentive listener along with strong written and verbal communication skills

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.