Senior Application Manager, Flavors, Mexico

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art and innovation of flavors & extracts. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we are better with you.

Make an impact where science meets customer needs.

Join our Flavors team in Tlalnepantla as a Sr. Application Manager, where you’ll lead R&D and food application engineering teams, partner closely with Sales and customers, and shape solutions that bring innovative flavor applications to market. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and develop our application labs while driving technical excellence and customer-focused innovation.

What you’ll do:   

• Lead the Sweet, Savory, and Beverages Application Labs, providing technical direction, training, and guidance in product development.

• Partner closely with internal and external customers, translating customer needs and new product ideas into creative, application-focused solutions.

• Lead customer presentations and product demonstrations, showcasing innovative concepts and application capabilities.

• Collaborate with Flavorists and the Sensory Lab to validate flavors, develop suitable methodologies, and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Drive formulation and product development, creating new formulation systems, specifications, and creative alternatives that meet customer and business requirements.

What you’ll bring: 

• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate multi-site, cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions.

• Project Ownership & Organization: Ability to independently scope, prioritize, and manage projects while staying organized and delivering results.

• Innovation & Problem-Solving: A highly innovative and creative approach, with the ability to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical solutions.

• Technical Expertise & Influence: Recognized as a subject-matter expert and thought leader, with strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to effectively engage customers and stakeholders.

What you’ll get: 

• An excellent compensation package (salary and benefits) and professional development opportunities.

• A comprehensive and effective onboarding and training program.

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and customer solutions that is 100% onsite.

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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. 

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

• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Tlalnepantla, MX 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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