Continuous Improvement Engineer - IPS & OEE Lead
Ingredion Incorporated
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Job summary
Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead CI/IPS initiatives, provide process studies, problem solving, and optimization for the IPS program at the Argo Plant. You will drive training, establish KPI baselines, and guide the unit leadership in target setting aligned with regional goals.
Lead improvement portfolios (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Reduction) using PDCA, Lean, and digital tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing engineering.
- Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering and Lean practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of unit operations and basic chemistry in corn wet milling.
- Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE, KPI reporting, and action tracking.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support CI/IPS implementation and sustainment, with dashboards and OEE reporting.
- Deliver Management System training to enable CI adoption and cultural change.
- Establish KPI baselines and support target setting with unit leadership.
- Maintain a project portfolio (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Reduction) and drive improvements.
- Lead Kaizen events, RCA studies, and CI activities to enhance plant performance.
- Coach teams in IPS concepts and CI methodologies to ensure successful deployment.
- Collaborate across units to align improvement initiatives and drive culture change.
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Job description
Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead CI/IPS initiatives, provide process studies, problem solving, and optimization for the IPS program at the Argo Plant. You will drive training, establish KPI baselines, and guide the unit leadership in target setting aligned with regional goals.
Lead improvement portfolios (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Reduction) using PDCA, Lean, and digital tools.
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