IPS Engineer: Digital CI & Process Excellence

Ingredion Incorporated; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package – CompetitivePay

Health, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in North Kansas City is seeking an IPS Engineer to lead continuous improvement and support the Ingredion Performance System (IPS). You will champion CI/IPS initiatives, analyze processes, and collaborate with operations and IT to enhance efficiency and product quality.

The role emphasizes leading Kaizen events, KPI tracking, and sustaining management systems while aligning with regional goals and 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

• Lead CI/IPS management system implementation and ensure tool sustainability (dashboards, OEE, indicators).
• Deliver Management System training on concepts, tools, and deliverables for CI/IPS adoption.
• Establish KPI baselines and support target setting with the leadership team.
• Maintain an improvement plan and project portfolio across Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.
• Support cost reduction, productivity, and safety/quality targets using CI methods.
• Act as liaison between plant and IT teams for IPS/CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant to achieve Sustainability goals using CI tools.
• Participate in regional Manufacturing Excellence meetings to share best practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and approve concepts to improve process efficiency and quality.
• Drive digital solutions and reporting; facilitate Kaizen events and RCA studies.
• Mentor plant teams to ensure successful IPS implementation and CI activities.

Skills

OEE knowledge

KPI reporting

Lean management

Digital process improvement

Process/Industrial Engineering

Electronic paperwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

PowerApps

PowerBI

Power Automate

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in North Kansas City is seeking an IPS Engineer to lead continuous improvement and support the Ingredion Performance System (IPS). You will champion CI/IPS initiatives, analyze processes, and collaborate with operations and IT to enhance efficiency and product quality.

The role emphasizes leading Kaizen events, KPI tracking, and sustaining management systems while aligning with regional goals and sustainability targets.