Production Lead

Ingredion Incorporated; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a production supervisor to oversee product processing from start to finish, ensuring safety, throughput, yields, and proper staffing. The role involves compounding, adjusting, and packaging blends of multiple ingredients, plus completing daily production reports and HACCP/GMP documentation.

The ideal candidate will lead and train employees, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with scheduling and R&D on current and upcoming production runs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years related experience or training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally more.
• Must have 20/40 vision in both eyes with or without correction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of products, ensuring safety, throughput, yields, and staffing.
• Lead and develop the production team; train employees on equipment operation.
• Complete daily production paperwork and reports.
• Maintain GMP and HACCP compliance; assist with quarterly reports.
• Coordinate with R&D on current and new products.
• Onboard and train temporary staff and ensure safety.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP & HACCP

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Forklift certification

Job description

Key Deliverables

• Oversee the processing of product through the entire process in accordance with internal and customer specifications while maintaining safety, throughput, yields and proper staffing.
• Compound, adjust and package blends of multiple ingredients
• Correctly complete and turn in daily paperwork including the daily production reports.
• Document activities through HACCP forms, sanitation checklists, yield and daily production reports.
• Ensure GMP compliance and the timely completion of quarterly reports.
• Investigate and submit any Accident and Incident Reports prior to the end of the shift on which it occurred following proper procedure.
• Address employee relations problems promptly including proper documentation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of SOP’s, SSOP’s, and GMP’s.
• Continually look for cost saving opportunities and ways to increase production.
• Confirm employees (regular or temporary) are properly onboarded and trained before operating equipment.
• Keep employees focused on working in a safe manner.
• Ensure employees have a complete understanding of the Operator Accountability program.
• Train and develop employees on the safe operation of the equipment in an effort to maximize productivity without injuries or accidents.
• Continually focus on team dynamics to minimize conflicts and resolve issues promptly.
• Continually train and develop your employees for success.
• Act as back-up for the Blends Supervisor as needed.
• Coordinate with R & D on the development of current and new products.
• Coordinate with scheduling on current and upcoming production runs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or 2-3 years related experience and/or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift over 50 pounds.
• Must have at least 20/40vision in both eyes with or without correction.
• Posses or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team members.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents, including maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; including speaking effectively before customers or employees.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, of schedule form.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Desired behavior, personal attributes, (Success Drivers and Competencies)

• Push to continually drive personal and organizational results, take educated risks on business opportunities and benchmark external best practices to outperform the competition.
• Create a talent culture founded on a strong conviction that superior talent delivers superior results; scout to find the best people, drive performance, coach transparently, and build strong teams globally.
• Regularly identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that increase value and improve business performance; as well as explore multiple possibilities for tackling challenges, think “out of the box” to determine the best solution.
• Proactively seek to improve knowledge of our customers, their markets and business to ensure plan delivery.
• Challenge the status quo and promote bold thinking in order to create value.

#INDSM 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: No

This pay rate 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).

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 a competitive company match.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.