Production Shift Lead

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion, located in Indianapolis, is seeking a Shift Lead to provide leadership and coordination for off-shift, weekend, and holiday plant operations. This role serves as the primary site contact during non-traditional hours, driving safety, engagement, and continuous improvement across the facility.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Maintenance to support business objectives and drive effective communication, with a focus on safety and operational excellence on the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with team leadership.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing with responsibility for operational decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication including leading meetings and communicating operational updates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety and operating performance.
• Availability to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary plant contact during off-shift, weekend, and holiday operations.
• Act as Incident Commander during environmental, health, and safety-related emergencies and coordinate response activities as required.
• Provide first responder support within training and qualification requirements and engage emergency resources when necessary.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance activities and allocate resources to minimize disruptions and ensure safe resolution of issues.
• Monitor plant operations and identify performance gaps or emerging trends requiring intervention or escalation.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS teams to facilitate timely issue resolution and support goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, reliability, quality, and cost across the manufacturing process.
• Support training, communication, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety-minded

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favourite 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

Indianapolis, IN.

Workplace type

Onsite

Schedule

Rotating 12 hrs shifts

Job Title

Shift Lead

Job Overview

Ingredion is seeking a highly motivated Shift Lead to provide leadership and coordination for off-shift, weekend, and holiday plant operations. This role serves as the primary site contact during non-traditional operating hours, helping ensure employees remain safe, productive, and engaged while supporting operational excellence across the facility. The Plant Coordinator works closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Maintenance teams to drive effective communication, support business objectives, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Shift Lead you will

Serve as the primary plant leader during assigned off-shift operations, coordinating resources, supporting employees, responding to operational challenges, and ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. You will collaborate across functions to maintain operational continuity, support growth initiatives, and foster a culture of safety, engagement, and teamwork.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary plant contact during off-shift, weekend, and holiday operations.
• Act as Incident Commander during environmental, health, and safety-related emergencies and coordinate response activities as required.
• Provide first responder support within training and qualification requirements and engage internal and external emergency resources when necessary.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance activities and allocate resources to minimize operational disruptions and ensure safe resolution of issues.
• Monitor plant operations and identify operating issues, performance gaps, or emerging trends requiring intervention or escalation.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS teams to facilitate timely issue resolution and support operational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, reliability, quality, and cost performance across the manufacturing process.
• Support implementation of training, communication, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital projects.
• Help drive employee engagement by maintaining visibility on the production floor and providing leadership support to operating teams.
• Promote effective communication and information sharing across shifts and functional teams.
• Collaborate with site leadership to support business growth initiatives and operational objectives.
• Participate in and lead committees, project teams, and site improvement efforts as needed.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including experience leading teams or coordinating operational activities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with responsibility for operational decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, communicate operational updates, and support standard operating procedures.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational performance.
• Availability to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as required.

Who you are

• A confident leader who remains calm and makes sound decisions during dynamic or high-pressure situations.
• A strong communicator who effectively builds relationships and collaborates across departments and organizational levels.
• A proactive problem solver who identifies improvement opportunities and works with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• A highly organized professional capable of balancing multiple priorities and responding quickly to changing plant needs.
• A team-oriented leader who promotes employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement, safety, and business performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety principles.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Emergency response leadership or incident management experience within an industrial setting.

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

Equal Opportunity

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 Country

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.