Field Supervisor

Sensient • Livingston, CA

32d • $64,500 - $90,000

About The Position

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 a motivated and experienced Field Supervisor to join our team and
support our Natural Ingredients business in Livingston. In this role, you’ll
oversee all aspects of crop management from planting to harvesting, ensuring
goals and objectives are met while providing leadership to the field staff. This
is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires close collaboration with key
internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and drive company
success.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage field staff and interact with management.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain production schedules.
• Ability to perform crop inspections and yield estimates to guide harvest planning and scheduling.
• Analytical mindset to solve problems and improve field operations and processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervisor and lead harvest supervisors and indirectly supervisor all field staff, position is directly responsible for planting to harvesting (field production operations) and delivering crop for dehydration
• Position must aggressively participate with multiple key associates on a daily basis
• Participation must be thorough and effective, analytical and interpretive in nature   
• Position must aggressively participate with multiple key associates on a daily basis. Key associates may include: harvest supervisors, labor coordinator, field coordinators, trucking dispatchers, general field labor, maintenance staff, director of field operations, field representatives, seed department personnel, growers’ contacts, research personnel, plant operations personnel, administrative personnel, etc.  Participation must be thorough and effective, analytical and interpretive in nature
• Constantly work toward the improvement of safety, quality and production
• Provide leadership and direction to field staff ensuring specific objectives relating to all aspects of field production are understood and work toward minimizing risks to crop and company.  Directly responsible for ensuring adequate training of employees which will meet all requirements of operations including safety, and Job Safety Analysis training

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), stock purchase plans, and more.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your growth within the company.
• The opportunity to work with a global team and make a significant impact within the business.
• A dynamic work environment where you’ll have the chance to lead, collaborate, and innovate.
• The opportunity to advance your career and be part of a company that values employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed