Production Shift Lead

Ingredion • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Indianapolis, IN Workplace type: On Site Shift Pattern: (2-2-3) 7:30 am to 7:30 pm Ingredion is looking for a dynamic Production Shift Lead to join our team and drive market presence and revenue growth. Your expertise and our innovative solutions will help build strong customer relationships and achieve mutual success. As a Production Shift Lead , you will manage hourly production employees in accordance with daily safety, quality, productivity, and reliability goals. This position also ensures compliance with other plant policies including HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, etc., as well as supports both production scheduling and planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Business Management or related field or 5 years of demonstrated effective supervisory experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Familiarity with SAP and Aspen.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
• Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive thinking
• Availability to work any shift, including holidays, nights, and weekends, including coverage for supervisor vacancies and vacations

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with plant rules, safety procedures, productivity, and quality standards, including ISO and GMP requirements.
• Coordinate and support maintenance, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and cost control.
• Lead and manage team performance, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensure effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Oversee employee training, coaching, and development, and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements and performance management systems.
• Drive change and innovation by promoting adaptability, offering new ideas, and challenging the status quo to achieve continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees