Manufacturing Unit Leader

Ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Ingredion in Bedford Park, IL seeks an experienced Unit Manager to lead a high-performing team in safe, efficient production operations.

You will drive EHS compliance, manage unit performance against KPIs, and optimize maintenance, materials use, and capital projects to align with site goals and sustainability targets. Strong leadership and GMP knowledge required; Bachelor’s degree and prior supervision of hourly staff preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus substantial operations management experience, including hourly workforce supervision.
• Experience in food/pharma ingredients, GMP knowledge, quality and safety focus.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance and environmental reporting, RCA investigations, and annual safety objectives.
• Oversee unit operations to reliably execute production plans and report deviations.
• Drive KPIs: Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Energy, and Sustainability.
• Evaluate capital projects and process improvements to boost efficiency and asset life.
• Prioritize maintenance and foster ownership and reliability in the unit.
• Maximize raw material utilization to meet customer demands with high output.
• Champion continuous improvement and cost control aligned with plant goals.

Skills

EHS compliance

Leadership

Team management

Manufacturing operations

GMP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingredion in Bedford Park, IL seeks an experienced Unit Manager to lead a high-performing team in safe, efficient production operations.

You will drive EHS compliance, manage unit performance against KPIs, and optimize maintenance, materials use, and capital projects to align with site goals and sustainability targets. Strong leadership and GMP knowledge required; Bachelor’s degree and prior supervision of hourly staff preferred.