IPS Engineer

Ingredion; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking an IPS Engineer to lead continuous improvement efforts in North Kansas City. You will drive the CI/IPS program, implement digital tools, and collaborate with plant, IT, and regional teams to elevate process performance and product quality.

The role emphasizes Kaizen facilitation, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain improvements and meet sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI, and Power Automate preferred.
• Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
• Experience working in and supporting lean management systems
• Experience implementing OEE, electronic paperwork, or other digital process improvement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support implementing the CI/IPS management system and related activities, ensuring sustainability of tools and dashboards.
• Deliver Management System training to drive CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Establish KPIs and support leadership in target setting per regional/financial goals.
• Maintain an improvement plan/portfolio across Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost Reduction initiatives.
• Support cost reduction, productivity, and Safety/Quality targets using CI tools.
• Serve as liaison between plant and production technology (IT) teams.
• Support sustainability goals using CI tools and participate in regional CI/Manufacturing Excellence meetings.
• Evaluate new technologies and ideas and seek approval for improvements to process efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in implementing digital solutions and reporting.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, RCA studies, and other CI activities.
• Leverage data-driven analysis to identify key success drivers and improvement objectives.

Skills

OEE

KPI reporting

PowerApps

Power BI

Power Automate

Lean management

Process engineering

Industrial engineering

Digital systems

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

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.

TITLE: IPS Engineer (Continuous Improvement Engineer) LOCATION: North Kansas City REPORTS TO: Manager IPS Workplace Type: Onsite

Ingredion is hiring an IPS Engineer (Continuous Improvement Engineer) who will be part of a great team of Operations Excellence/Continuous Improvement and responsible for leading the continuous improvement process, providing technical support including process studies, problem-solving, and process optimization. Lead the implementation, sustainability, and improvements of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS).

What you will do:

• Support implementing the CI/IPS management system and other CI/IPS related activities, while ensuring the sustainability of Management System tools, like routine dashboards, OEE measurement, and other routine indicators.
• Deliver Management System training that includes concepts, tools, and deliverables to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Help establish a baseline of main KPIs and support the leadership team during target setting according to regional, financial, and functional goals.
• Maintain an improvement plan/project portfolio (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost Reduction, etc.) through gap analysis to recommend process improvements to drive target achievement and organizational effectiveness.
• Support diverse cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and Safety/Quality improvement targets for the plant (PDCA, LSS, Kaizen, etc.).
• Act as a liaison between the manufacturing plant and production technology (IT) team
• Support the plant team to achieve their Sustainability goals using CI tools.
• Participate in regional and local Manufacturing Excellence and CI team regional meetings to identify new practices for the plant's success.
• Evaluate new technologies and ideas and seek approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and capability of the process, the safety of the facility, and improve product quality.
• Help drive implementation of digital solutions and reporting.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Ideation workshops, RCA studies, and other CI activities that support plant performance enhancement.
• Leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to support plant management in the identification of key success drivers and execution of improvement objectives.
• Lead/act as a change agent to achieve continuous improvement and a focused culture, through collaboration with all business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders to multiply knowledge in CI methodologies and act as a changing agent for the culture.
• Support employee training in the proper application of Continuous Improvement and IPS concepts.
• Coach and mentor plant teams/ individuals to ensure the successful completion of IPS implementation and CI activities

Your profile needs these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI, and Power Automate preferred.
• Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
• Experience working in and supporting lean management systems
• Experience implementing OEE, electronic paperwork, or other digital process improvement solutions.

You'll need these skills to be successful.

• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity.
• Utilization of data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others.
• Organization, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Communicate effectively.
• Ethics and corporate values.
• Result-driven with urgency.
• Deliver our strategy.
• Proactive, innovative, and a strong will to succeed.
• High discipline in routine execution.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• 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.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.

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