Maintenance Planner & Purchaser

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 looking for a Maintenance Planner & Purchaser to review work orders, evaluate scope, and allocate resources to avoid downtime and ensure optimized use of our labor and material resources. Additionally, you will research and audit vendors, contractors, and purchase orders to ensure cost effective and timely ordering of Maintenance Inventory.

What you'll do:

• 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.

• Own responsibility for AMMS for the work order and preventative maintenance process, with equipment records.

• Own purchasing for the completion of maintenance activities and miscellaneous plant items.

• Work closely with Project Managers to determine availability of maintenance crafts to assist in delivery of 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.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years' of work experience in maintenance environment, preferably with planning, purchasing, scheduling, or supervisory experience.

• Must be able to effectively use software programs such as; JDE, AMMS, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel.

• Functional knowledge of plant equipment in a production environment (pumps, piping, heat exchangers, spray dryers, instrumentation, etc.).

• Ability to lead a cross-functional team.

• Demonstrated learning ability.

• Good documentation practices.

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 Global BioNutrients:

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

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.

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

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