Job Description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Supervisor of Operations to join our Colors team lead a manufacturing team that is quickly growing and responsible for producing high-quality products in a fast-paced, environment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to coach and develop employees, drive safety and quality initiatives, and help ensure efficient production operations. You will apply your process improvement expertise and work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve performance, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees while fostering a positive and accountable team culture
• Apply a continuous improvement and root cause analysis mindset to solve operational challenges, optimize processes, and drive measurable results
• Manage employee scheduling, attendance, training, performance feedback, and ongoing development
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals are achieved
• Partner with maintenance, planning, quality, and operations teams to address production issues and improve performance
• Conduct investigations related to safety incidents, quality concerns, and operational challenges while implementing corrective actions
• Oversee inventory accuracy, product flow, production yields, and completion of required documentation
• Maintain strong communication across shifts to ensure smooth transitions and consistent execution of expectations

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership responsibilities, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other highly regulated production environments
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify root causes and opportunities, solve complex operational challenges, and drive sustainable results.
• A track record of leading high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee development
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing multiple priorities while making sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational excellence, efficiency, safety, and quality

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to lead a highly visible production team with meaningful operational impact
• Collaborative environment focused on employee development and continuous improvement
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and manufacturing operations leadership
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
• Fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions can drive results
• Hands-on leadership role with the ability to influence safety, quality, and operational performance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
  

About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts.
Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage
systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The
Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known
brands.

About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for
customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the
manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for
agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are
authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered
property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those
submissions.

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