Production Supervisor (Rotating shift)
Syensqo · - Blue Island, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $88k–$111k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Syensqo (chemicals) in - Blue Island, IL. 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Base pay
- $88k–$111k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $75k–$100k. This one lists $88k–$111k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 56 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 59 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 14% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $75k–$100k, from 28 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 90%
- Lean 35%
- SAP 23%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from SyensqoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of all aspects of the unit operations and utilize this knowledge to solve operational problems and initiate unit improvements.
- ◆Maintain and improve plant operations in terms of product quality, raw material and energy usage, maintenance costs, and personnel development.
- ◆Possess a working knowledge of human resource policies and union/management issues.
- ◆Recognize and reward good performance and improve poor performance through coaching, corrective action,and progressive discipline.
- ◆Maintain close contact with the Operations Manager, keeping him/her informed of issues in the unit so that the appropriate amount of support can be given.
- ◆Function as Site Incident Commander during emergency situations occurring during night time and weekend hours.
- ◆Demonstrate awareness of HSE concerns and accept direct accountability for insuring adherence by their shift complement to all HSE standards, plant safety rules, and policies.
HSE
responsibilities
- ◆Know, communicate, train and enforce all Syensqo Life Saving Rules and Transverse Rules fully participate in plant HSE initiatives
- ◆Set safety compliance expectations for production operators; communicate expectations and assureadherence
- ◆Review and sign permits for the production department; assure permit
requirements
are understood andfollowed
- ✓Set housekeeping standards for production areas and assure standards are met
- ✓Supervise staff and contractors that are hazardous and universal waste generators to assure compliance withall applicable Syenqo, local, and federal
requirements
- ✓Assume other
responsibilities
as outlined in HSE-022 and HSE-056
Experience and Skills
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 or 4 year technical degree preferred
- ✓Minimum 5 years chemical plant operating experience
- ✓Good interpersonal & leadership skills with prior supervisory experience a plus.
- ✓Ability to interact effectively with hourly workforce, operations management, other supervisors and plantpersonnel.
- ✓Understanding of safe work practices, Process Safety Management, Incident investigation techniques, and safety & environmental regulations.
- ✓Ability to apply practical and/or engineering knowledge to solve plant problems and to implement improvement actions.
- ✓Ability to assess, prioritize, and resolve production issues.
- ✓Ability to develop a workforce through reward and recognition, coaching, corrective action and progressive discipline.
qualifications
listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
Role summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Blue Island production department, upholding HSE standards and insuring compliance with HSE policies and procedures. They must beable to create, promote, and sustain operations on shift that are (1) Injury-free and environmentally responsible, (2) Meets the production demands of the customers and business (i.e. on spec, on time, and on budget), and, (3) Encourages and rewards involvement and accomplishment.
What We Offer
- •Competitive salary and benefits package
- •The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88,480 to $110,600 per year.Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
- •16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- •Training platform for all employees
- •Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information
This role requires availability for a rotating shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm–7:00 am). Candidates must be able to work nights, including weekends and holidays, as part of the rotation.
About Us
- •Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- •At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or