Operations Supervisor

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Livingston, CA, USA
In-Office
97K-110K Annually
Entry level
Food
The Role
Supervise agricultural ingredient manufacturing operations during an assigned shift. Lead up to 40 employees, coordinate staffing and equipment, enforce safety and quality standards, meet production targets, troubleshoot equipment issues, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with production, plant, quality, and maintenance leaders to improve efficiency, reliability, product quality, and team performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 are better with you.

We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead our Agricultural Ingredients manufacturing operations in Livingston, California. You will oversee all facility activities during your shift, managing both operational and administrative responsibilities. As the on-site authority during off hours, you will ensure production targets are met while maintaining product quality, safety, and team performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do:

  • Ensure efficient use of staff and equipment to meet production requirements while minimizing costs and overtime.
  • Maintain, enforce, and support facility policies and procedures related to safety, quality, productivity and employee attendance.
  • Train and develop assigned shift employees to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
  • Analyze operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives, promoting employee engagement and accountability.
  • Collaborate with Production, Plant, Quality, and Maintenance leadership to improve efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality.
  • Provide hands-on floor leadership, including troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining a strong production-floor presence.
  • Ensure production areas are orderly, equipment is fully operational, and all products meet customer specifications.

What you’ll bring:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both production staff and management
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction via good communication skills while directly or indirectly supervising up to 40 employees.
  • Ability to foster a safe work environment by adhering to and enforcing all safety policies and regulations
  • Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills

What you’ll get:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) and stock purchase plans.
  • Hands-on training and development to ensure your success and support ongoing career growth.
  • Opportunities to lead, make an impact, and drive operational and team performance improvements.
  • A platform to advance your career while contributing to a company that values innovation, creativity, and your unique contributions.
  • An opportunity to work for a successful global organization

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 Agricultural Ingredients
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $110,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Livingston, CA and must reside in the area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and 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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Skills Required

  • Effective communication with production staff and management
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction
  • Ability to directly or indirectly supervise up to 40 employees
  • Ability to foster a safe work environment and enforce safety policies and regulations
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Interpersonal skills

Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
3,065 Employees

What We Do

We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com

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