Production Supervisor

Shift Supervisor – Continuous Chemical ProcessingLocation: Batavia, IL (On-site) Compensation: $85,000 to $105,000 + bonus Schedule: New 3rd shift, 24/7 operation with weekend rotation Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packageOverviewA large international chemical producer is adding a shift supervisor as its suburban Chicago plant moves from two shifts to three. The process is continuous and heavily automated, with operators running things from a central control room while the supervisor covers the floor across every production area. Expect to spend most of the shift out on the floor, with the rest going to scheduling, reporting, and coordination. Because the shift is brand new, the person who takes it will shape how it runs.What the Job InvolvesDirect a crew of roughly a dozen operators across several process areasGet ahead of reaction issues and process deviations, and make the call when something goes sidewaysSet batch schedules, verify raw material inventory, and coordinate inbound tanker unloadsWatch process systems from the control room and hold operators to standardDocument each shift, including batch traceability records and any deviationsPlan manual work such as raw material loading, QC sampling, and cleanout at the end of runsOwn safety, housekeeping, and operating standards for the shiftWhat They NeedDegree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, or 5+ years leading people in hands-on chemical processingContinuous process chemical experience is required; polymer, coatings, plastics, and extrusion backgrounds translate wellPSM exposure strongly preferredShift leadership experience in chemical or similar industrial manufacturing, with the confidence to make decisions without a manager on siteBackground with automated process controls preferredComfortable splitting time between the floor and the deskSteady work history showing growth inside past employers