Maintenance Execution Manager

Ingredion Incorporated (NA-US); North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Annual incentive plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in North Kansas City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Department Manager to lead maintenance operations, develop teams, and advance reliability improvements across the facility. You will supervise maintenance leads, technicians, and contractors, manage labor relations in a union environment, ensure safety and GMP standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This role reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and requires a mechanical engineering background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance and reliability environment.
• Experience with maintenance management and workforce systems (SAP, ADP/Kronos, GlobalView, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams using KPIs to drive safety, productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance activities for technicians and contractors.
• Manage GMP compliance, housekeeping, and quality programs within the maintenance department.
• Coach and develop employees through performance management and training planning.
• Handle workforce scheduling, attendance, payroll reconciliation, and overtime approvals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and departmental reporting (Tier 2, N5).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on recognition programs and engagement initiatives.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, Workday transactions, and employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ADP/Kronos

GlobalView

Workday

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.

Location: North Kansas City, MO Workplace type: Onsite

Ingredion is seeking a people-focused and results-driven Maintenance Department Manager to lead maintenance operations at our North Kansas City facility. In this role, you will develop and lead maintenance teams, drive reliability and productivity improvements, support union employees, and help create a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a Maintenance Department Manager, you will provide leadership and people management expertise for the Maintenance Department, overseeing maintenance leads, technicians, and contractors while ensuring labor, productivity, reliability, and performance goals are achieved. You will play a critical role in employee development, maintenance execution, workforce planning, labor relations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This role reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and directly leads Maintenance Leads and Maintenance Technicians.

What you will do

• Lead maintenance teams by utilizing KPIs and performance metrics to drive safety, productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure effective execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities for technicians and contractors throughout the facility.
• Oversee department quality programs, GMP compliance, housekeeping standards, and Glass & Brittle programs.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate employees through performance management, training, development planning, and succession activities.
• Manage workforce scheduling, attendance administration, payroll reconciliation, and overtime approvals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate departmental reporting, including Tier 2 and N5 meetings and performance reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute employee recognition programs, engagement activities, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as the primary department representative for recruiting, onboarding, Workday transactions, employee lifecycle activities, and offboarding processes.
• Support labor relations activities, including grievance resolution, progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and policy enforcement within a unionized environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance organization.

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What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing maintenance and reliability environment.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management and workforce systems such as SAP, ADP/Kronos, GlobalView, and Workday.
• Experience leading frontline employees, contractors, and maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, labor practices, performance management, and workforce administration.
• Proven ability to drive operational results through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

• A proactive leader who challenges traditional approaches and seeks innovative solutions to improve performance.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and committed to achieving better results every day.
• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive work environment.
• An effective communicator who can engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Assertive, energetic, and positive with the ability to motivate teams and drive accountability.
• A coach and mentor who actively engages employees in Continuous Improvement methodologies and development opportunities.

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
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Yes

Within Region Pay Range: $102,100.00-$136,166.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.