Onsite Operations Lead — Manufacturing Excellence & CI

Ingredion; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package - Competitive in

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness

Job summary

Ingredion in Richland, WA is seeking an Operations Lead to drive safe, efficient manufacturing across Wet Process, Drying, Packaging, Utilities, and Maintenance. You will lead a team of about 20 operations staff and a 4-person maintenance group, manage budgets, and partner with Quality, EHSS, Engineering, and Warehouse to meet production goals.

You will champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies, delivering measurable savings and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) or related field.
• Strong understanding of GMP, process improvement, and cost management.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Drive safety and environmental management systems to maintain compliant workplace.
• Manage plant operations to meet production goals, budgets, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Partner with Quality, EHSS, Engineering, and Warehouse to ensure excellence and service.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies.
• Oversee plant cost performance and support data-driven decisions for improvements.
• Assist capital planning and prioritize investments to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and coach high-performing teams, manage performance, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards; report plant performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Ingredion in Richland, WA is seeking an Operations Lead to drive safe, efficient manufacturing across Wet Process, Drying, Packaging, Utilities, and Maintenance. You will lead a team of about 20 operations staff and a 4-person maintenance group, manage budgets, and partner with Quality, EHSS, Engineering, and Warehouse to meet production goals.

You will champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies, delivering measurable savings and operational excellence.