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Sensient Technologies

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Sensient Technologies reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(682 total reviews)
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Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sensient Technologies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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682 reviews
5.0
May 12, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company does what it says- period. No smoke and mirrors here and definitely no time for that either. Communication at the corporate level is open, honest (sometimes brutally honest) but I would much prefer that over some candy-coated, beat-around-the-bush approach to communicating with employees. Solid leadership at the top is very involved with day-to-day problem solving and provides the exec support needed to undo bottlenecks. Great environment for learning in your wheelhouse and outside of it. You're pushed to be better but not pushed to a level of being stressed out. There are many projects to be involved with and you truly have a voice for change here- not an exaggeration at all.

Cons

Going through a few growing pains have identified areas for improvement in process and communication style- however, there is not one company out there that doesn't have these either. The biggest differentiator is that we have recognized them and placed actions plans to address as needed. Sometimes short-handed on covering certain items but the ability to prioritize is paramount. Do that and you'll be just fine. I'm excited about the future of the company.

5.0
Oct 8, 2014

Large company with small company feel.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a very stable company that prides itself on excellence and being a leader in the industry. The companies promotes from within first giving. This model allows the company to get raw and real-time information from its employees. The company utilizes these ideas and information from all levels of employees. Management is very approachable. As a new employee, my ideas and experience were welcomed and utilized during my first week. Senior management takes the time to be involved and attend every communication meeting. These meeting are early morning and late evening.

Cons

There are many Union like rules and policies but the company is not and does not want to be unionized. Policies and methods have been in practice for years. This includes training, information that is presented during onboarding, and how employees move within the company. Some of these things are outdated. However, the company has recognized this and is currently working to change/update these policies and methods.

5.0
Oct 3, 2014

Long-term Employer

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a company that is always looking for new ideas and new team members to help with the increase of business. There is always room for growth and movement within the company. Teamwork is valued not only with the plant employees, but also with management and supervisors. My experience showed me that this is a company that expects the best out of every employee and wants the employees to know the importance of teamwork and communication.

Cons

Sensient seems to be always changing, this makes for a ever-changing job description. Everyday is a new challenge, however, this can be very rewarding.

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