IPS Engineer: Continuous Improvement Leader

Ingredion Incorporated; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking an IPS Engineer (Continuous Improvement Engineer) in North Kansas City, MO, onsite. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support implementing the IPS, and drive dashboards, KPI reporting, and Lean projects to enhance plant performance.

You will train teams, manage improvement portfolios, and collaborate across IT and manufacturing to sustain improvements. The role emphasizes Kaizen facilitation, data-driven problem solving, and driving culture

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Support implementing the CI/IPS management system and related activities, ensuring sustainability of management tools and KPIs.
• Deliver Management System training to achieve awareness and CI/IPS adoption.
• Help establish KPI baselines and support leadership in target setting.
• Maintain an improvement plan/portfolio across Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost Reduction.
• Support plant targets for cost, productivity, safety, and quality with CI methods.
• Act as liaison between plant and IT teams for CI initiatives.
• Drive digital solutions and reporting for CI/IPS.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, RCA studies, and CI activities.
• Coach plant teams to ensure successful IPS implementation and CI progress.

Conocimientos

OEE

KPI reporting

PowerApps

PowerBI

Power Automate

Lean management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical

Bachelor’s degree in industrial

Bachelor’s degree in chemical

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering

Herramientas

Digital systems

Descripción del empleo

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking an IPS Engineer (Continuous Improvement Engineer) in North Kansas City, MO, onsite. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support implementing the IPS, and drive dashboards, KPI reporting, and Lean projects to enhance plant performance.

You will train teams, manage improvement portfolios, and collaborate across IT and manufacturing to sustain improvements. The role emphasizes Kaizen facilitation, data-driven problem solving, and driving culture