Storeroom Manager

Ingredion Incorporated • Bedford Park, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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: Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant) Workplace type: On-site This role offers the opportunity to directly shape the performance, accuracy, and long‑term strategy of a critical operations function, giving you ownership of processes that drive reliability and working‑capital improvement across the entire plant. As Storeroom Manager, you will make a measurable impact every day by leading transformation, partnering across teams, and ensuring the right materials reach the right hands at the right time. As a Storeroom Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring effective execution of all storerooms operational processes, measuring, and improving stock accuracy and service level, and leading a multi-year improvement in working capital through ownership of inventory management processes. This role reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Planning Manager.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in maintenance, operations, or manufacturing storeroom management, including demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Proficiency with SAP or other CMMS platforms as they relate to maintenance workflows, inventory management, and data‑driven decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance and Lean Six Sigma, with a willingness to pursue Lean Specialist certification.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments while driving creative, innovative problem‑solving and challenging traditional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and provide direction to a contract workforce while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proven capability to drive accountability using objective, data-based metrics.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components along with best practices for material handling and storage.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality, and Safety standards.
• Physical ability to navigate processing areas—including climbing stairs and ladders—and maintain the visual and physical requirements needed to perform all job functions.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all storeroom processes, including new item entry (NIFS), receiving, inventory control, and materials issuance.
• Creation and execution of preventive inventory care routines—such as motor turning—and conducting audits to ensure storeroom accuracy, readiness, and overall condition.
• Analysis of key storeroom performance indicators and application of continuous improvement tools to address deviations and enhance operational results.
• Development of a job‑kitting strategy in collaboration with maintenance planners to improve efficiency in executing planned work across the plant.
• Systematic evaluation of inventory suitability as part of the annual obsolescence review.
• Determination of appropriate inventory stock levels, partnering with procurement using criteria such as criticality, movement history, lead times, and vendor recommendations.
• Fostering effective communication with stakeholders, including maintenance teams and plant coordinators, to quickly identify and resolve system or service failures transparently.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed