Process Engineer Manager

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Lerma de Villada; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Lerma, Mexico is seeking a Process Engineer Manager to lead the process engineering function at the site. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor the team, and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with plant personnel and global teams, oversee new product launches, optimize workflows, and manage process control systems and ERP implementations like JD Edwards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of process engineering experience with leadership.
• Experience with plant-level process control and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the process engineering team and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive optimization to reduce cycle times and variability on the plant floor.
• Lead projects from development to implementation and plant transfer.
• Collaborate with plant personnel and technical teams, including in St. Louis.

Skills

Process engineering

People management

ERP systems

English proficiency

Plant-level control

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Process Engineer Manager to work at our manufacturing site in Lerma, MX.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Lead and manage the process engineering function, providing direction, coaching, and development to team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities through data-driven process improvements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks while developing and implementing process improvement and optimization strategies, including improving and optimizing existing products and their manufacturing processes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and launch of new product manufacturing processes, taking them through to successful plant-floor execution, and support the installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Serve as a key link between production and the technical needs of manufacturing processes, working closely with plant personnel and technical teams in St. Louis, including supporting operations during the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement across existing manufacturing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, capacity, quality, safety, and reliability while supporting successful implementation on the plant floor.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related process industries, with proven people management experience.
• Hands-on experience with plant-level process control, management of process variables, and implementation of process improvement and optimization strategies.
• Experience leading projects from development through implementation and successfully transitioning them to an operational level on the plant floor.
• Strong technical knowledge of production, quality, quality assurance, and process control in a manufacturing environment, along with experience using JD Edwards or a similar ERP system and Microsoft Office.
• English proficiency is required, with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with plant personnel and technical teams.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite and in the field 5 days per week.
• Competitive salary 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 Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SPONSORSHP:

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION:

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY:

Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

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