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Production Supervisor

Location Rochelle, Illinois Date posted 06/02/2026 Job ID 23863 Salary range $29.52 - $47.21 /hr Work arrangement On-Site Schedule Full Time
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Ethanol Plant in Rochelle, IL. We are looking for a Production Shift Supervisor to lead a team of Biofuel Process Technicians and oversee the automated operations associated with the safe, reliable, efficient, and high throughput production of ethanol and co‐products at the ethanol facility. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, analytical, with the ability to lead effectively, and influence others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Biofuels Process Technicians. 
  • Monitor and control plant operations by making necessary adjustments to equipment, monitoring recording instruments and recording operation data, drawing samples and performing standard analytical tests, conferring with technical/mechanical/supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, throughput, efficiency, and quality. 
  • Participate in the plant maintenance program by performing routine preventative maintenance tasks as directed, report faulty equipment and interface with plant maintenance staff to troubleshoot, facilitate repair, or replacement. 
  • Play an active role in the plant housekeeping program. 
  • Lead and assist in process improvement activities based on 6S methodology. 
  • Train and provide feedback to Biofuels Process Operations on duties/responsibilities. 
  • Regulate or shutdown equipment for both routine operation and emergency situations. 
  • Start or operate equipment for both routine operation and emergency situations. 
  • Operate heavy machinery. 
  • Actively participate in safety, health, and environmental programs. 
  • Analyze operational data and make data driven decision. 
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned. 
  • Approach every task with safety as the first work consideration. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Identify and mitigate hazards before starting work tasks. Maintain situational awareness to identify and mitigate potential hazards while performing work tasks.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • 4+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations

Additional Qualifications

  • 2+ years of supervison expereince 
  • High School Diploma and/or post-secondary education, preferred 
  • Experience in a dry-mill ethanol refinery or with other fermentation and/or distillation processes in industry and/or chemical or industrial process experience 
  • Supervisory and/or leadership experience 
  • Proficient with computerized plant distributed control system (DCS) 
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook 
  • Experience with continuous improvement programs

Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift, use tools, shovel, sweep, load & unload, and carry materials up to 50lbs frequently 
  • Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 120ft 
  • Able to stand, walk, and climb stairs continuously 
  • Able to work in noisy, dusty, and all weather conditions

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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