Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize utilization and minimize downtime to operations.
• Manage and develop supplier/vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective purchasing.
• Ensure spare parts are available within short lead times at the most competitive prices while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Own maintenance inventory levels and forecast maintenance work to balance supply levels.
• Maintain responsibility for AMMS work order and preventative maintenance processes, including equipment records.
• Handle purchasing for the completion of maintenance activities and miscellaneous plant items.
• Work closely with Project Managers to determine availability of maintenance crafts for new assets and capital projects.
• Develop, train, and supervise maintenance technicians in a 24/7 operation.
• Report maintenance activities and budgets to plant leadership and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with planning, purchasing, scheduling, or accounting involvement.
• Proficient with software programs such as JDE, AMMS, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
• Functional knowledge of plant equipment in a production environment (pumps, motors, instrumentation, etc.).
• Ability to give direction, prioritize efforts, and lead a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, grow, and become a functional expert.
• Strong documentation practices, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues onsite five days per week.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and development opportunities.
• Chance to learn, grow, make a difference, and work across the organization.

About Sensient Technologies

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. The company employs advanced technologies at facilities worldwide to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. Its customers include major international manufacturers representing many of the world’s best‑known brands.

About Sensient Global BioNutrients

Sensient Global BioNutrients provides a broad portfolio of consistent, innovative, and tailored nutrient solutions to meet diverse application needs, delivering value through improved productivity, processing time, and product performance.

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.