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Sensient Technologies

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Sensient Technologies reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(681 total reviews)
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Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 681 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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681 reviews
2.0
Jun 3, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient is an established company not a startup and stock value is a matter of record. Product lines have weathered recent recession fairly well. Corporate culture and values are defined so you know what to expect without fluctuations or surprises.

Cons

Growth has largely been by acquisitions rather than innovations internally. Wants to become a high tech company but lacks understanding of the investments and cultural adaptations it takes to transform to that. Look at how few patents are granted as indication of priority for R&D. Culture focused on production, sales and profits and of course quarterly stock reports. Most employees are treated as expendable and to follow orders. Management was by directive not objective. Leadership, creativity, team work, and celebrating success were not common.

1.0
Apr 19, 2013

You can be let go with no warning whatsoever

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation was acceptable Healthcare benefits was good

Cons

Climate of fear rules out over respect and understanding Sales driving force not innovation, lies to customers is acceptable Abuse and rudeness is acceptable among management How you dress (even employees not in sales or marketing) is more important than how you act to subordinates Would fire/lay off people with no warning at all!

2.0
Mar 21, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Technical capabilities and plant employees are excellent. Customer is always first attitude.

Cons

CEO and Milwaukee management out of touch to the extent of destroying the flavor business. Lack of care of their employees & customers. Focus on Colors, colors, colors.

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