Supervisor Operations

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 seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our team in Harbor Beach, MI. This is a key leadership position that coordinates cross-functional teamwork and is committed to providing safe food and safe E2E operations to our customers and operations team.  This position is accountable for the empowered supervision of operations and responsible for the execution of all safety, environmental, quality, E2E operational, and team development activities. 

What you'll do:

• Work with EH&S leader to ensure that all safety programs are executed with an E2E perspective to protect the safety of all employees.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques to improve first pass quality levels of finished product. Ensure operational compliance on all work instructions and procedures for GMP, HACCP, USDA, and Quality programs.
• Plan, organize, and ensure qualification of assigned personnel to meet the production on time and right the first time. Manage OT requirements to achieve customer requirements. Approve timecards in Kronos.
• Complete required checklist items daily for safety, environmental (scrubber, WWTP, and cooling water), food quality/safety, etc.
• Complete equipment pre-operation tests and mid-process quality checks for salt, pH, etc.
• Print and ensure quality of intermediate and finished goods labels in compliance with USDA, FDA, and Sensient policy
• Instilling a culture of accountability that utilizes positive discipline processes providing adequate coaching, verbal, and written documentation of all actions taken. Possibly recommending termination if all coaching efforts fail to realize intended results.
• Ensure production is aligned with maintenance in the execution of maintenance activities and timing to provide the most efficient use of planned and unplanned downtime.
• Lead daily production meetings and follow up on prioritized escalated issues for completion.
• Ensure the system management of the shop floor is accurately executed hourly and daily. Print, issue materials, and close WOs no more than three days in advance of production and complete no more than 24 hours after the materials have been added.
• Improve receiving, inventory management, and shipping operations that minimize working capital investment and maximize operational productivity.
• Track and report on selected KPIs and cost savings projects
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with all company and regulatory programs including, but not limited to:  OSHA, EPA, ISO, FDA - HACCP and GMP, USDA and Corporate Policies

What you’ll bring:

• An associate’s degree is required; a BS/BA Degree, in Food Safety, Engineering, or Supply Chain discipline is plus
• Minimum of five years’ experience in warehousing or production management within food or chemical industries.
• Your enthusiasm, creativity, and teamwork to create an amazing in-office environment full-time, 5 days per week. 

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

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 Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

SPONSORSHP: 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 the Harbor Beach, MI location 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. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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