Process Lead, Wet Mill

Ingredion Incorporated (NA-US); North Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ingredion Incorporated in North Kansas City is seeking a Process Lead to manage day-to-day production, maintenance, and engineering support. You will oversee notifications, inventory, and compliance programs while driving continuous improvement and employee development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience plus strong communication and planning skills. It involves coordinating with the Maintenance and Reliability teams and reporting to the Department Manager.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or 5 years of demonstrated technical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision-making, planning and time management skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day production, maintenance, engineering support, and troubleshooting to meet customer needs.
• Back up gatekeeper for maintenance notification approvals and scheduling.
• Input and track operator observations, safety, quality, and maintenance notifications.
• Manage inventory of operations consumables and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Lead the department Quality program and 5S/OAC and FCA initiatives.
• Contribute to QAR compliance reporting and closure.
• Support employee development with CBTs, Intelex, and training programs.
• Assist in scheduling hourly associates and payroll reconciliation.
• Support plant 5S, OAC, and FCA programs and continuous improvement routines.
• Lead Tier 1 on first shift and report to Department Manager.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5+ years demonstrated technical experience

Jobbeschreibung

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.

TITLE: Process Lead LOCATION: North Kansas City REPORTS TO: Department Manager

What you will do:

• Responsible for day-to-day production, maintenance, engineering support, and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
• Backup as the gatekeeper for unit maintenance notification approval release for Maintenance and Reliability Planning and Scheduling.
• Primary function is inputting and tracking operator observation notifications, From Operator Care (FOC), Safety notifications, Quality notifications, and operational needs from the Maintenance and Reliability team.
• Responsible for the inventory and organization of operations consumables. i.e sample cups, cards, remote lab consumables, chemicals, hydration, shipping and receiving supplies, etc.
• Participates in and leads the department Quality program for accountability of operator inputs and oversees the GMP/Glass and Brittle and Housekeeping responsibilities of associates and contractors.
• Responsible for department completion, delegation and reporting on QAR compliance and closure.
• Supporting employee development of associates through organizing the department skill matrix, the execution of computer-based training (CBT’s), Intelex compliance, Operator Work Diagnostics (OWD), and operator job qualifications.
• Responsible as the backup for scheduling hourly associates for the departments and execution of the employee attendance points assessment policy.
• Backup for associate employee payroll reconciliation and processing weekly.
• Accountable for Department 5S, Operator Asset Care (OAC), and FCA programs and execution.
• Participate in weekly continuous improvement routines in the department of Tier 2 and N5.
• Leads Tier 1 for first shift and reports out to the department manager in daily Tier 2.
• Accountable for new operational and quality systems for the department.
• Planning, execution, communication, and verification of new projects and systems implemented in the department.
• Accountable for monitoring of equipment, health and condition interacting with the Traction system.
• Coverage for Plant Coordinator vacancies, shortages, or absences when required

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or 5 years of demonstrated technical 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 capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crisis situations. Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development. 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. Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change. Ability to support night and weekend issues when needed.

Relocation Available? No

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: 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 #LI-DR1 #LI-ONSITE

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, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region Pay Range: $84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.