Storeroom Manager — On-Site Inventory & Lean Lead

Ingredion Incorporated; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑dr基

Benefits & Wellness Support

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL seeks a Storeroom Manager to own all storeroom processes, improve inventory accuracy, and drive multi-year working capital improvements across the plant. You will lead cross‑functional teams, implement preventive routines, and partner with procurement to optimize stock levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, reliability practices, and strong communication to align maintenance and operations with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in maintenance, operations, or manufacturing storeroom management, including demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Proficiency with SAP or other CMMS platforms as they relate to maintenance workflows, inventory management, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance and Lean Six Sigma, with a willingness to pursue Lean Specialist certification.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments while driving creative, innovative problem‑solving and challenging traditional methods.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all storeroom processes, including new item entry (NIFS), receiving, inventory control, and materials issuance.
• Creation and execution of preventive inventory care routines—such as motor turning and conducting audits to ensure storeroom accuracy, readiness, and overall condition.
• Analysis of key storeroom performance indicators and application of continuous improvement tools to address deviations and enhance operational results.
• Development of a job‑kitting strategy in collaboration with maintenance planners to improve efficiency in executing planned work across the plant.
• Systematic evaluation of inventory suitability as part of the annual obsolescence review.
• Determination of appropriate inventory stock levels, partnering with procurement using criteria such as criticality, movement history, lead times, and vendor recommendations.
• Fostering effective communication with stakeholders, including maintenance teams and plant coordinators, to quickly identify and resolve system or service failures transparently.

Skills

Storeroom management

SAP/CMMS

Communication

Reliability-Centered Maintenance

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL seeks a Storeroom Manager to own all storeroom processes, improve inventory accuracy, and drive multi-year working capital improvements across the plant. You will lead cross‑functional teams, implement preventive routines, and partner with procurement to optimize stock levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, reliability practices, and strong communication to align maintenance and operations with strategic objectives.