Manager of Engineering and Continuous Improvement

Sensient•Livingston, CA

7d•Onsite

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 will be better with you. Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives on improving processes and seeing the direct impact of your work? As Manager of Engineering and Process Improvement, you’ll have the opportunity to own and transform our process technology and investments in our manufacturing footprint of our dynamic dehydration operation producing garlic, onions, and parsley. You will be driving initiatives that boost yield, enhance product quality, and reduce energy costs. You’ll be empowered to build scalable systems, build and lead a high performing team of likeminded process and capital engineers. You will be able to implement innovative solutions, lead continuous improvement efforts, and make a measurable difference in operational performance, all while ensuring top-tier food safety standards. If you’re motivated by visible results, and the chance to shape how a facility performs, this role puts you in the driver’s seat. This opportunity is 100% on site based in Livingston, California

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, or Food Engineering
7–12+ years of experience in food processing, preferably dehydration or similar
Strong understanding of drying technologies
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma
Familiarity with food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, FSMA)

Responsibilities

Lead engineering across all dehydration processes while improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and executing capital projects like automation and plant upgrades
Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma to increase yield, optimize cycle times and drying parameters, and leverage KPIs (OEE, throughput, moisture control) for data-driven decisions
Own and Optimize end to end process improvement and investments.
Ensure quality and food safety excellence by maintaining compliance with HACCP, GMP, and FSMA standards, partnering with QA, and leading root cause analysis for any production or quality issues
Champion efficiency and team leadership by reducing energy and water usage, minimizing waste, and leading an engineering team of process and project engineers.