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.
We are looking for an Operations Director to join our team and support the Colors business in Turkey. You will manage all procurement, production, engineering and maintenance, and warehouse operations at the Gebze production facility with the overall responsibility for performance in safety, quality, production output, GMP/HACCP, and cost control. You will fill a key role in the Sensient team, where you will be required to push boundaries and add value onsite in the office.
What you’ll do:
Manage operations to meet established cost standards while ensuring production plans are in place and executed to satisfy market demand and maintain economic safety stocks. Develop long range capital plan to support manufacturing and capacity requirements, and develop annual operating expense budget. Establish the expectation and encourage ideas for continual variable and fixed cost reductions Create new and enhance existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) Over the next 1-3 years, manage various capital projects as we expand our colors business Direct and improve the maintenance function to ensure operational reliability and maximize equipment operability through cost effective equipment, preventive maintenance programs, and facilities maintenance Identify improvement opportunities and to ensure both long term reliability and ensure the organization remains current with best practices and most efficient cost effective methods Direct the efforts on manufacturing improvement focusing on optimization and standardization of both existing and new manufacturing processes to achieve maximum quality and yield at the lowest manufacturing costs. Develop long term solutions to plant issues through troubleshooting and analysis. Ensure safe operating procedures and methods are practiced at all times and promote safety awareness to minimize the number of plant injuries. Minimize product integrity risks through effective practice of HACCP and GMP programs. Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards. Ensure effective communications and fair and consistent enforcement of all company rules and policies and fostering an environment of total employee involvement. What you’ll bring:
Bachelors of science degree in chemical/food/mechanical engineering preferred, MBA is a plus. Minimum of ten years of operations management experience. Experience in specialty or fine chemical manufacturing preferred. Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement programs required. What you’ll get:
Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week An attractive 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.