IPS Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated • North Kansas City, MO

7d • $84,400 - $112,533 • Onsite

About The Position

Ingredion is hiring an IPS Engineer (Continuous Improvement Engineer) to join its Operations Excellence/Continuous Improvement team in North Kansas City. The role leads the continuous improvement process and provides technical support through process studies, problem-solving, and process optimization. It also leads implementation, sustainability, and improvement of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS).

The engineer supports the CI/IPS management system and related activities, maintains management-system tools and routine indicators, delivers training, and helps establish KPI baselines and targets. The role maintains an improvement portfolio covering areas such as safety, quality, service, and cost reduction; supports plant performance and sustainability goals; and facilitates improvement activities. The position works with plant leaders, regional teams, and production technology, and helps implement digital solutions and reporting. It coaches and mentors teams and acts as a change agent to develop a continuous-improvement culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of digital systems, including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting.
• Experience in process or industrial engineering.
• Experience working in and supporting lean management systems.
• Experience implementing OEE, electronic paperwork, or other digital process-improvement solutions.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to use data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others.
• Organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ethics and commitment to corporate values.
• Results-driven approach and sense of urgency.
• Ability to deliver the company strategy.
• Proactive, innovative approach and strong will to succeed.
• High discipline in routine execution.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the CI/IPS management system and related activities, and sustain tools such as routine dashboards, OEE measurement, and other indicators.
• Deliver management-system training on concepts, tools, and deliverables to build awareness and support CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Help establish baselines for main KPIs and support leadership in setting targets aligned with regional, financial, and functional goals.
• Maintain an improvement plan and project portfolio across areas such as safety, quality, service, and cost reduction, using gap analysis to recommend process improvements.
• Support plant cost-reduction, productivity-enhancement, and safety and quality improvement targets using methods such as PDCA, LSS, and Kaizen.
• Act as a liaison between the manufacturing plant and the production technology (IT) team.
• Support the plant team in achieving sustainability goals using continuous-improvement tools.
• Participate in regional and local Manufacturing Excellence and CI meetings to identify practices that can benefit the plant.
• Evaluate technologies and ideas and seek approval for concepts that could improve process efficiency and capability, facility safety, or product quality.
• Help drive implementation of digital solutions and reporting.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, ideation workshops, root-cause analysis studies, and other CI activities that support plant performance.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to help plant management identify key success drivers and execute improvement objectives.
• Lead and act as a change agent, collaborating with business and functional units in the region to align improvement initiatives and foster a continuous-improvement culture.
• Work with plant leaders to build knowledge of CI methodologies and support cultural change.
• Support employee training in the proper application of Continuous Improvement and IPS concepts.
• Coach and mentor plant teams and individuals to support successful IPS implementation and CI activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness resources for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition program with personalized recognition rewards.
• Employee discount program for products, services, and travel.
• The role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission or bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level