Manager Maintenance

Manager Maintenance 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Amboy, IL 61310 $90,000 - $130,000 a year Sensient Technologies Corporation 372 reviews $90,000 - $130,000 a year Amboy, IL, US Job ID 6780 Date posted May 21, 2026 Job Category Maintenance Manager Maintenance 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 Manager to manage and direct maintenance technicians to ensure the reliable operation of all production equipment, facilities, and utilities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, minimizing downtime, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety, safety, and sanitation compliance to support the Amboy facility. What you'll do: Manage, lead, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians to complete maintenance work effectively and efficiently in the facility. Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance plans for the facility. Schedule and manage daily maintenance work (PMs, work orders, etc.). Oversee contractors/projects in conjunction with engineering team. Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budget to ensure the right materials are available when needed and spending falls within budget. Drive improvements in equipment reliability through strong preventative maintenance practices, SOPs, and training of maintenance technicians/operators. Collaborate with other departments to create a culture that aligns with our food quality and employee safety standards. What you'll bring: 5+ years of relevant maintenance management experience. 5+ years of hands-on maintenance, operations, or engineering experience. Ability to complete root cause analysis. Strong organizational, communication, analytical, communication, strategic thinking, and ability to prioritize tasks. Experience using computer systems/maintenance software. Experience dealing with pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, ammonia, HVAC, and cooking/heating system preferred. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering preferred - or equivalent experience. What you'll get: A chance to lead a dedicated maintenance team in a company that values safety, quality, and teamwork. A role that will challenge you and allow you to take ownership of the maintenance function for the Amboy facility. The opportunity to expand your skillset/career. A role that offers hands-on work and analytical/longer term thinking.

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 Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

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