Production Shift Leader
Evonik Industries AG
Mapleton, IL, USA
USD 72,700-121,200 / year
Posted on May 7, 2026
What We Offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Supervises employees using machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.
Responsibilities
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
Pay Range: $72,700 - $121,200
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Emma Martinez [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Supervises employees using machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.
Responsibilities
- Ensures a safe and healthy work environment through vigilant enforcement of all applicable laws and regulation, including Evonik EHSQ and other policies.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Chemical Operators in the operation of manufacturing process equipment.
- Responsible for oversight of productivity on shift to achieve production targets.
- Communicate appropriate information to the Production Manager and Engineers.
- Organize shift schedules for team members and monitoring coverage.
- HS Diploma/GED plus Five years or greater working in plant operations OR an Engineering degree in mechanical, chemical or industrial plus 3 years of experience
- Minimum of 3 years of Strong Leadership Experience is a MUST
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organization and time management abilities
- Leadership skills like decision-making, motivation and goal-setting
- Conflict resolution skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively
- Technical process knowledge. Able to read P&ID, perform DCS operation, basic equipment knowledge and possess the ability to learn the plant operations.
- Expertise in safety regulations and permitting.
- Comfortable with workplace technology like Microsoft Office applications, SAP, DCS/ HMI and other software
- Basic math skills
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
Pay Range: $72,700 - $121,200
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Emma Martinez [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation