Shift Leader, Continuous Chemical Processing (3rd Shift)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Shift Supervisor for a new continuous chemical processing shift in Batavia, IL. You will oversee a floor team of operators, coordinate batch schedules, inventory, and inbound unloads, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a highly automated, 24/7 operation with weekend rotation. Expect to split time between the floor and coordination tasks, shaping how the shift runs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing
• Continuous process chemical experience required
• PSM exposure preferred
• Shift leadership in chemical/industrial manufacturing

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

Leadership

Safety focus

Process control

Decision making

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Chemistry degree

Biology degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Automated process controls

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Shift Supervisor for a new continuous chemical processing shift in Batavia, IL. You will oversee a floor team of operators, coordinate batch schedules, inventory, and inbound unloads, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a highly automated, 24/7 operation with weekend rotation. Expect to split time between the floor and coordination tasks, shaping how the shift runs.