Process Lead

Ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Process Lead in Bedford Park, IL, to provide leadership and technical solutions across operations. You will manage assigned tasks to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals, serving on cross-functional teams and shifting as needed. Reports to the Unit Manager.

The role emphasizes coaching, process optimization, and maintaining GMP and safety standards within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Decision-making, planning, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations to produce products meeting quality and quantity targets.
• Monitor efficiencies and parameters; analyze data to support troubleshooting and cost goals.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to meet production needs and ensure maintenance is completed.
• Promote Safety, Health, and Environmental programs and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor process conditions and propose corrective actions for cost-effective operation.
• Analyze processes, develop new techniques, and recommend changes or capital expenditures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assist in training and coaching operations personnel in process design and techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Training others

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Process Lead

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: On Site

As a Process Lead, you will provide leadership and technical solutions to operations. To manage assigned operations and tasks in various areas to meet the Argo Plant's safety, quality, cost and customer delivery goals. Serves on task forces, cross-functional teams, committees, and works shift assignments in the department as needed. This role reports to the Unit Manager.

What you will do:

• Assisting in the day-to-day activities of the operation to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.


• Keeping historical data, analyzing and monitoring key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs and production goals.


• Coordinating maintenance activities to meet the production needs of the business and ensure necessary maintenance is completed.


• Promoting Safety, Health, and Environmental programs in order to ensure workforce stability, eliminating losses attributable to personal injury or property damage, and complying with regulatory guidelines applicable to manufacturing processes and product characteristics.


• Monitor process conditions and operational activities and propose corrective action as needed to ensure the operation of the process in a cost-effective and efficient manner.


• Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques, and recommending changes or capital expenditures to maintain or improve business efficiencies, facility life, and quality.


• Assisting in the training and coaching of operations personnel in both process design and operational techniques established to maintain unit business objectives and to provide organizational strength and individual growth within the organization.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent in education and experience.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.


• Decision-making ability, planning, and time management skills.

Who you are:

• Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including the capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crisis situations.


• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance.


• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.


• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.


• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion's GMP, Quality, and Safety standards.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Create the future with us and enjoy:

• 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.

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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.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process,