Senior Shift Supervisor – Chemical Processing (3rd Shift)

6 Degrees Search; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our continuous chemical processing operations. The role oversees a dozen operators across multiple process areas, spending most time on the floor while coordinating batch schedules and safety standards.

This new shift will shape how the plant runs, with responsibility for scheduling, reporting, and coordinating inbound tanker unloads, with a strong emphasis on process safety and on-site decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience is required; related backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing.
• Background with automated process controls preferred.
• Comfortable splitting time between the floor and the desk.
• Steady work history showing growth inside past employers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Shift leadership

People management

Decision making

Safety compliance

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Chemistry degree

Biology degree

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our continuous chemical processing operations. The role oversees a dozen operators across multiple process areas, spending most time on the floor while coordinating batch schedules and safety standards.

This new shift will shape how the plant runs, with responsibility for scheduling, reporting, and coordinating inbound tanker unloads, with a strong emphasis on process safety and on-site decision-making.