Shift Supervisor - 3rd Shift, Continuous Chemical Processing

Ashton North LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on a new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. You will lead a dozen operators, manage batch schedules, and coordinate inbound tanker unloads from the control room and on the floor.

The role emphasizes safety, process control, and on-site decision-making. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field or 5+ years leading hands-on chemical processing, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field or 5+ years leading 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 on-site decision authority
• Background with automated process controls preferred
• Comfortable splitting time between floor and 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

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Decision making

Hazard analysis

Education

Chem Eng / Chemistry / Biology or related degree

5+ years hands-on chemical processing leadership

Tools

Automated process controls

PSM exposure

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Batavia, IL is seeking a Shift Supervisor for Continuous Chemical Processing on a new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. You will lead a dozen operators, manage batch schedules, and coordinate inbound tanker unloads from the control room and on the floor.

The role emphasizes safety, process control, and on-site decision-making. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field or 5+ years leading hands-on chemical processing, with