Shift Lead (US)

LOCATION:                  Plover Plant

REPORTS TO:              Plant Manager  

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

We bring the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better.

That’s our purpose. We are all IN to make life better!

Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality, and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature, and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.

If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:

The chance to make a difference

No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.

Passionate people, motivated to excel

Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset.

A warm, welcoming environment

At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day.

A place where you can grow personally and professionally

We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.

An environment that enables innovation and collaboration

We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.

The Shift Lead will be responsible for the performance of the team. They are responsible for the safety, quality, cost, and production aspects of their team. The shift lead is the team leader and will direct and coordinate the work of the team to meet production, quality, and yield targets. A successful applicant will be responsible for safely operating equipment in the assigned area while maintaining a high degree of quality for our products and working as efficiently as possible for our continuous operation facilities.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Varying levels of positions may include the following tasks:

• Maintain stable product flow between Plant 1 and Plant 2
• Assist in troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable. Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure production SOPs are followed and make appropriate suggestions for improvement
• Ensure all safety programs and procedures are always followed, including preparation of required documentation.
• Participate in labor and production schedule development and immediately communicate any deviations or issues to the Production Coordinator.
• Communicate between departments, shifts and employees to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the associate work force.
• Monitoring the operation and adjust as necessary to maintain production rates and quality specifications.
• Sampling and testing products
• Ensure finished product quality parameters are met according to batch sheets
• Perform required in-process testing (i.e., Brabender, sieve, magnet checks, pull samples, moisture checks, etc.) per SOPs and complete required reports.
• Filling tanks or transferring product as necessary
• Transfer starch slurry between plants
• Move finished goods or raw materials between plants and outside storage facilities.
• Provide constructive feedback to production employees as a means of improving operating efficiency, quality, customer service and safety. 
• Performing tasks of varying physical demand such as moving hoses and cleaning equipment
• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed including documentation. 
• Reinforce all safety and GMP provisions
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement efforts and cost reduction teams, safety efforts and submit ideas as appropriate
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Perform routine operator-based maintenance checks and monitor equipment for proper maintenance.  Write work orders as necessary.
• Participate in training new employees.
• Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities in compliance with GMP’s and dust mitigation efforts. 
• Comply with all employee handbook provisions.
• Follow all outlined safety procedures.
• Read and interpret documents, reports and results and take necessary actions.
• Maintaining inventory
• Handling movement of and working with chemicals as appropriate
• Performing other duties as required
• Continuous learning of other job duties and/or positions as required
• Assist other team members as able to keep the plant operating smoothly and efficiently.
• Supports activities and training to comply with no-GE, Kosher, and Halal certifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment:

• Must have CDL license or be willing to work toward a CDL.   A CDL is required for this position.  Must have knowledge of all lines and the ability to operate all equipment.
• Ability to work in potentially loud environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions

• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull, enter tanks, and wear harness
• Able to work in cold and hot environments for extended periods of time.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts as appropriate. 
• Bring items into focus
• Ability to safety drive a forklift and other equipment.

Position type and expected hours of work: 12 hour shifts 7 days on 7 days off rotation.

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak English
• Able to safely perform duties of the job as required
• Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders

• Demonstrate good decision-making ability and communication skills
• Computer literate and SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Forklift experience, a plus or ability to get forklift certification, required

Relocation Available?        No

Job Grade:                            Local

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

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 .