Onsite Plant Operations Leader - Safety & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and develop frontline teams. You will optimize productivity, manage costs, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve plant goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and prior plant leadership experience, with a strong foundation in operational excellence and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing, production, or operations teams in a plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using production and financial data to drive results.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production.
• Build and develop a high-performing frontline team through hiring, training, and performance management.
• Drive productivity and reliability using KPI management and standard work.
• Analyze data to identify downtime, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage controllable costs while supporting inventory accuracy and production planning.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, HR, Quality, Supply Chain, and site leadership to resolve challenges.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and sustain results through training and accountability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational excellence

Data-driven decisions

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and develop frontline teams. You will optimize productivity, manage costs, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve plant goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and prior plant leadership experience, with a strong foundation in operational excellence and data-driven decision making.