Shift Supervisor, Continuous Chemical Processing (3rd Shift)

Key People; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Key People in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor for continuous chemical processing on a brand-new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. You will oversee a floor-based team of about a dozen operators and coordinate with central control room activities.

The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, reporting, batch traceability, and on-floor leadership across several process areas. You’ll shape how the shift runs with limited on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processing.
• Continuous process chemical experience required; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate well.
• PSM exposure strongly preferred.
• Shift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing with autonomy.

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

Scheduling

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Biology degree or 5+ years hands-on leadership

Tools

Automated process controls

Job description

Key People in Batavia, IL seeks a Shift Supervisor for continuous chemical processing on a brand-new 3rd shift in a 24/7 operation. You will oversee a floor-based team of about a dozen operators and coordinate with central control room activities.

The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, reporting, batch traceability, and on-floor leadership across several process areas. You’ll shape how the shift runs with limited on-site supervision.