Senior Maintenance Supervisor

dsm-firmenich; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Impact millions

Science-led company

Growth with industry leader

Collaborative culture

Voice matters

Job summary

dsm‑firmenich in St. Louis seeks a Senior Supervisor, Maintenance to lead a team of technicians, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and partner with engineering and operations to maximize uptime and safety at the St. Louis TTH site.

You will supervise, coach, and develop staff, prioritize work with the planner, and analyze root causes to reduce downtime while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with effective communication and collaboration, safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians; drive accountability and performance.
• Lead daily maintenance activities including corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
• Partner with Maintenance Planner to prioritize work orders and optimize schedules; drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and manage KPIs such as uptime, PM completion, and backlog; manage spare parts inventory and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership experience

Team development

PM/CMMS experience

Root cause analysis

Safety and compliance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Job description

The Senior Supervisor, Maintenance is a hands‑on leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of all site equipment and maintenance operations at the St. Louis TTH site. This role leads a team of maintenance technicians, drives preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and partners with engineering and operations to optimize up time, reduce costs, and enable safe, efficient production

Your key responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians; drive accountability and performance
• Lead daily maintenance activities including corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance
• Partner with Maintenance Planner to prioritize work orders and optimize schedules. Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement to reduce downtime
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Track and manage KPIs such as uptime, PM completion, and backlog. Manage spare parts inventory and vendor coordination
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
• Strong leadership and team development skills along with Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Commitment to safety and operational excellence

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm‑firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job‑related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary range: $100,000-$110,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm‑firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm‑firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm‑firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.