Head of Facilities, Safety & Workplace Experience

ingredion; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Lead, Facilities & Workplace Operations to coordinate and execute workplace operations, safety programs, and employee experience initiatives at our Westchester headquarters. This onsite role interacts with senior leaders, board members, and external partners to ensure a safe, efficient, and engaging workplace.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years in facilities-related fields, strong organizational and communication skills, and a track record of improving service

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in facilities management, workplace operations, corporate services, safety, security administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple workplace programs and initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of facilities operations, safety practices, access control systems, and vendor management processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day facilities operations and workplace services to ensure a safe, functional, and positive employee experience.
• Manage maintenance requests, workspace setup activities, office moves, furniture installations, and workplace service needs.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and identify opportunities to improve workplace functionality, appearance, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain facility-related records, preventive maintenance documentation, inspections, and reporting.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance workplace efficiency, service delivery, and employee satisfaction.
• Serve as the headquarters lead for site safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate safety training, onboarding safety orientations, emergency preparedness exercises, Safety Month activities, and engagement programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and observations to identify hazards and support corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency equipment including AEDs, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and related safety resources.
• Support incident response, investigations, documentation, and reporting activities with stakeholders on corrective actions.
• Compile and communicate safety metrics, trends, and program updates to leadership as needed.
• Partner with security personnel, building management, and internal stakeholders for security protocol implementation.
• Coordinate vendor activities and monitor service delivery against standards.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve vendor performance, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate workplace experience programs and events including town halls, meetings, and celebrations.
• Support event logistics, room configurations, audiovisual coordination, and hospitality needs.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional workplace environment that promotes engagement and culture.
• Support executive meetings and high-visibility workplace activities with discretion and responsiveness.

Skills

Facilities management

Workplace operations

Safety leadership

Vendor management

Event coordination

Customer service

Job description

Ingredion is seeking a Lead, Facilities & Workplace Operations to coordinate and execute workplace operations, safety programs, and employee experience initiatives at our Westchester headquarters. This onsite role interacts with senior leaders, board members, and external partners to ensure a safe, efficient, and engaging workplace.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years in facilities-related fields, strong organizational and communication skills, and a track record of improving service