Senior Manager Maintenance and Reliability

Ingredion Incorporated; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Senior Manager Maintenance and Reliability to lead reliability strategies across North America operations. You will partner with plant leadership, standardize KPIs, and drive best practices to maximize asset performance and reduce losses.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and collaboration across manufacturing sites. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive manufacturing reliability leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience leading maintenance, reliability, or engineering initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms, preferably SAP-PM, to support maintenance planning, reliability, and asset management activities.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies, predictive maintenance programs, and root cause analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America reliability strategy, driving the implementation and sustainability of the Ingredion Performance System across facilities.
• Develop and standardize maintenance and reliability metrics, operational KPIs, and best practices to improve asset utilization and plant performance.
• Establish maintenance strategies for critical operational assets to maximize reliability, throughput, and lifecycle value.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute reliability improvement opportunities through data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Optimize the use of SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) and other maintenance management systems to enhance maintenance planning, execution, and material management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manufacturing losses, improve facility utilization, and strengthen operational performance.
• Build organizational capability by developing internal expertise, coaching teams, and sharing reliability best practices across the region.
• Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions that improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and asset performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives and operational results.
• Support maintenance budget management and mechanical stores optimization while ensuring alignment with regional business goals.
• Travel approximately 25% across US and Canada to support manufacturing facilities, partner with site leadership, lead reliability initiatives, conduct operational assessments, and drive the implementation of maintenance and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Reliability strategies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP-PM

Job description

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: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid

As a Senior Manager Maintenance and Reliability, you will lead the development and execution of reliability strategies across North America operations to improve asset performance, reduce manufacturing losses, optimize maintenance effectiveness, and drive operational excellence. This role partners closely with plant, engineering, and operations leaders to implement best-in-class maintenance and reliability programs that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. This role reports to VP Operations, Food & Industrial and provides leadership and strategic direction for regional reliability initiatives while influencing stakeholders across multiple manufacturing sites.

What you will do:

• Lead the North America reliability strategy, driving the implementation and sustainability of the Ingredion Performance System across facilities.
• Develop and standardize maintenance and reliability metrics, operational KPIs, and best practices to improve asset utilization and plant performance.
• Establish maintenance strategies for critical operational assets to maximize reliability, throughput, and lifecycle value.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute reliability improvement opportunities through data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Optimize the use of SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) and other maintenance management systems to enhance maintenance planning, execution, and material management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manufacturing losses, improve facility utilization, and strengthen operational performance.
• Build organizational capability by developing internal expertise, coaching teams, and sharing reliability best practices across the region.
• Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions that improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and asset performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives and operational results.
• Support maintenance budget management and mechanical stores optimization while ensuring alignment with regional business goals.
• Travel approximately 25% across US and Canada to support manufacturing facilities, partner with site leadership, lead reliability initiatives, conduct operational assessments, and drive the implementation of maintenance and continuous improvement programs.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading maintenance, reliability, engineering, or operations initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms, preferably SAP-PM, to support maintenance planning, reliability, and asset management activities.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies, predictive maintenance programs, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operational improvement initiatives across multiple locations.

Who you are:

• A strategic leader who uses data and analytics to drive decisions and improve business performance.
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships and works effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• An effective communicator who can influence stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations.
• A continuous improvement champion who challenges conventional thinking and seeks innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• A people-focused leader who develops talent, mentors future leaders, and builds high-performing teams.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate complex manufacturing environments and changing business priorities.

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-JS1 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: $149,400.00-$199,200.00 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.

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.