Supervisor Maintenance
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.
As a Maintenance Supervisor you will lead facility maintenance, support engineering efforts, and help create a safe, efficient, and well-organized environment across a manufacturing site and office spaces. You will also take ownership of site security systems and play a key role in projects that support growth and long-term performance.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and coordinate daily work for maintenance team members and ensure work is completed to high standards
- Oversee site security systems, including access badges and camera platforms, and coordinate with corporate partners
- Identify safety risks and ensure all safety and environmental practices are consistently followed
- Manage preventive maintenance programs and improve reliability of equipment and facilities
- Troubleshoot ongoing equipment issues and implement long term solutions
- Lead facility and infrastructure projects, including planning, vendor coordination, and execution
- Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance facility performance and support business growth
What you’ll bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong facility maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with prior supervisory experience preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, equipment maintenance, and facility systems
- Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems preferred
- Proven ability to troubleshoot issues to root cause and develop effective corrective actions
- Experience managing projects and strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to work across teams and levels of the organization
- Familiarity with security platforms such as Genetec and ability to support site security systems
What you’ll get:
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvements across a dynamic manufacturing site
- Hands on involvement in projects that impact operations and growth
- Collaborative environment with cross functional teamwork
- Professional development through leadership and technical challenges
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Stable, full-time role with consistent on-site engagement
- Chance to make a visible impact on safety, efficiency, and workplace quality
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 the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our St. Louis, MO site and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
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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