Maintenance & Reliability Planning Manager

Ingredion Incorporated; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Wellness benefits

Career growth

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling, backlog management, and cost control for maintenance work. You will own the work management system and drive cross-functional alignment with operations and supply chain.

The role requires 6–10 years in planning/scheduling and 3–5 years of leadership. CMMS/SAP-PM experience is essential; a mechanical/industrial engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 6-10 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, maintenance operations, or related industrial environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance planning and scheduling functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance work management system planning, scheduling, backlog, and notification processes.
• Drive disciplined planning to create realistic, prioritized, fully resourced maintenance schedules.
• Govern CMMS/SAP-PM standards and ensure accuracy of work orders and cost tracking.
• Manage maintenance backlogs and prioritize work by asset criticality and risk.
• Own maintenance cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate maintenance, operations, reliability, and supply chain teams for execution.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

CMMS-SAP-PM

Cost control

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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: Bedford Park, IL Workplace type: Onsite

This role is critical to maximizing asset reliability and maintenance execution by leading maintenance planning, scheduling, cost control, and work management processes. The Maintenance & Reliability Planning Manager drives operational efficiency through disciplined work management, data integrity, resource optimization, and cross-functional alignment. As a Maintenance & Reliability Planning Manager, you will own the maintenance work management system and lead planning, scheduling, backlog management, and maintenance cost control activities. This position ensures maintenance work is prioritized, properly planned, fully resourced, and executed efficiently to support asset availability, reliability, and business performance. This role report to the Senior Manager of Maintenance, Reliability, & Utilities and oversees a team of 9.

What you will do:

• Lead and optimize the maintenance work management system, including planning, scheduling, backlog, and notification processes.
• Drive planning and scheduling discipline to ensure realistic, prioritized, and fully resourced maintenance schedules.
• Govern CMMS/SAP-PM standards and ensure the accuracy of work orders, maintenance history, resource allocation, and cost tracking.
• Manage maintenance backlogs and prioritize work based on asset criticality, operational requirements, and business risk.
• Own maintenance cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and effective utilization of labor, materials, and contracted services.
• Coordinate maintenance, operations, reliability, and supply chain teams to support efficient execution of work plans.
• Develop planner and scheduler capabilities while driving continuous improvement and adherence to maintenance management standards.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; supply chain or operations specialization is a plus.
• 6-10 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, maintenance operations, or a related industrial environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance planning and scheduling functions.
• Strong experience with CMMS/SAP-PM systems, maintenance planning, scheduling, and backlog management.
• Experience with maintenance budgeting, cost control, resource planning, and performance management.

Who you are: Data-driven decision making and analytical problem-solving skills. Strong process discipline with a focus on standardization and continuous improvement. Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across maintenance, operations, and supply chain teams. Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to balance competing operational demands. Proven coaching and team development capabilities to build planning and scheduling excellence.

Why Join Ingredion?

• 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.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country 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.

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