Plant Unit Manager: Safety & Operations Leader

Ingredion Incorporated; Lyons Township (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant) is seeking a Unit Manager to lead a high-performing team in safe, efficient operations. You will drive production plans, monitor output, and communicate deviations to site leadership while focusing on safety, quality, cost, and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and substantial operations experience with supervisory responsibilities, GMP knowledge, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and substantial operations experience, including management of an hourly workforce.
• Supervisory experience required with a strong track record of team leadership.
• Industry experience in food/pharma ingredients, GMP and safety knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance and performance by ensuring environmental reporting, incident investigations using RCA, and development of annual safety objectives aligned with site initiatives.
• Oversee unit operations and personnel to reliably execute production plans, monitor output, and communicate deviations to site leadership.
• Drive performance against key KPIs including Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Energy Conservation, and Sustainability.
• Evaluate and recommend capital projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency, facility longevity, and product performance.
• Prioritize and optimize maintenance activities, fostering a culture of ownership and reliability within the unit.
• Maximize raw material utilization to meet internal and external customer demands with high-quality, high-volume output.
• Champion continuous improvement and cost control, aligning unit efforts with plant financial goals and long-term asset protection.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team supervision

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant) is seeking a Unit Manager to lead a high-performing team in safe, efficient operations. You will drive production plans, monitor output, and communicate deviations to site leadership while focusing on safety, quality, cost, and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and substantial operations experience with supervisory responsibilities, GMP knowledge, and strong MS Office skills.