IPS Lead

Ingredion Incorporated; Punjab; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafhan Maize Products Company Ltd. in Faisalabad seeks an IPS Lead to advance continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will drive process optimization, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve efficiency and quality gains.

This role emphasizes mentoring teams in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and problem-solving, measuring impact, and reporting progress to management to sustain a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree BSc./MSc Chemical Engineering or related.
• 5-7 years experience in continuous improvement / process engineering in manufacturing; multinational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify process and energy optimization opportunities to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collect and analyze data to measure performance and identify opportunities.
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean or Kaizen methods to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Manage improvement projects and monitor impact.
• Train and coach employees on CI methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement changes and gain buy-in.
• Document and report progress to management.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Education

BSc./MSc Chemical Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma tools

Job description

The IPS Lead plays a crucial role in the manufacturing organizations. It involves constantly seeking ways to enhance processes, products, and overall efficiency. He s responsible to establish and drive culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Engineer CI facilitates continuous improvement initiatives across various aspects of the organization to His/her primary responsibilities include:

Core Responsibilities:

• Process / Energy Optimization – Identifying areas in the organization where processes can be optimized for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Gathering relevant data to assess current performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Problem Solving – Using various problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Project Management – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Performance Monitoring – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Training and Coaching – Educating employees on continuous improvement methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Collaborating with teams from different departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Innovation and Research – Staying updated with industry best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintaining detailed records of improvement projects and presenting progress reports to management.

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemical Engineering or relevant.
• Experience of at least 5-7 years; preferably in continuous improvement / process engineering at any manufacturing industry within a multinational food/chemical/petrochemical/refinery/fertilizer business.

Desirable Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of problem-solving tools and their implementation.
• Lean six sigma green belt; black belt will be an added advantage.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Rafhanmaize offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs. Rafhanmaize uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: No Rafhan Maize Products Company Ltd., is located at Faisalabad, about 1100 kilometers north of Karachi, in Pakistan. The Company processes thousands of tons of corn every year to produce high quality food ingredients and industrial products. Rafhan Maize is the pioneer in producing diversified type of starches and sweeteners for multiple applications in more than 50 types of industries.