Process Lead - Packaging

Ingredion Incorporated • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $84,400 - $112,533 • Onsite

About The Position

Ingredion is hiring a Process Lead to serve as a prime technical resource by applying knowledge of process and manufacturing practices and related experience. The role develops and implements production planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production, safety, quality, and reliability. The Process Lead also coordinates and directs work activities, professionally manages production requirements with direct reports, supports workforce training, and collaborates with other leads and departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a process-related engineering discipline, such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and education.
• 3–5 years of experience as an engineer, or equivalent experience and education, involving process troubleshooting, project development, and implementation.
• Experience involving process automation; formal training or basic knowledge of computer/PLC operations is preferred.
• Sound overall knowledge of corn wet milling and refining manufacturing and equipment; other food-processing experience is considered.
• Knowledge of company or generally accepted design and construction standards.
• Knowledge of company and regulatory rules, policies, and procedures relating to GMP, quality, environmental management, and health and safety.
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe working environment, including working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation when handling complex technical assignments with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive approach.
• PC literacy, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet experience.
• Supervision and leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training or basic knowledge of computer/PLC operations.
• Corn wet milling and refining manufacturing and equipment knowledge; other food-processing experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for facility safety initiatives, including designing or redesigning work processes and equipment to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Support safety and quality initiatives and participate in or assist with investigations.
• Understand chemical and process safety requirements in the plant.
• Ensure personnel, including contractors, comply with plant safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Ensure incident and accident investigations include Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and subsequent corrective actions.
• Ensure workforce compliance with plant quality procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure production activities comply with ISO and GMP requirements.
• Participate in customer visits and audits as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with plant productivity requirements and plant rules.
• Coordinate daily preventative and reactive maintenance requirements.
• Support plant cost control and continuous improvement initiatives and measures.
• Coordinate or support Plant Loss Accounting (OEE) systems.
• Support cross-functional department initiatives where appropriate.
• Monitor plant KPIs and Standard Worksheets.
• Ensure operations personnel are accountable for their job requirements.
• Professionally lead and manage production requirements with direct reports.
• Create an environment conducive to teamwork on the shift and among leads.
• Participate in or lead improvement teams.
• Coordinate completion of operations employee training programs.
• Work with area leads to ensure department skill-block needs and training requirements are met.
• Offer new ideas and promote adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Resources supporting 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 covering products, services, and travel.
• Relocation available within the country.

What This Job Offers

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