Lead the implementation, sustainability, and improvements of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) at the unit level.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serves as organizational transformation agent for the channel IPS implementation
• Lead the implementation of the CI/IPS management system and other CI/IPS related activities, while assuring the sustainability of Management System tools, like routine dashboards, OEE measurement, and others routine indicators.
• Deliver Management System training that includes concepts, tools, and deliverables, to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Establish baseline of main KPI’s and support the unit leadership team during the target setting according to regional, financial, and functional goals.
• Create an improvement plan / project portfolio (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost Reduction, etc.) through gap analysis to recommend implement process improvements to drive Plant target achievement and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive and support diverse cost reduction, productivity enhancement and Safety/Quality improvement targets for the plant (PDCA, LSS, Kaizen, etc.).
• Suggest improvements in Management System according to experience during implementation and sustainability
• Support the plant team to achieve their Sustainability goals using CI tools
• Participate in regional, and local Manufacturing Excellence and CI team regional meetings to identify new practices for the plant success.
• Evaluate new technologies and ideas and seek approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the process, the safety of the facility, and improve product quality.
• Deliver / support training that drives a Continuous Improvement mind set.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Ideation workshops, RCA studies and other CI activities that support plant performance enhancement.
• Leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to support plant management on the identification of key success drivers and execution of improvement objectives.
• Lead/act like change agent to achieve continuous improvement and performance focused culture, though collaboration with all business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of improvement initiative.
• Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders to multiply knowledge in CI methodologies and act as changing agent of the culture.
• Perform employee training in the proper application of Continuous Improvement and IPS concepts.
• Coach and mentor plant teams/ individuals to ensure successful completion of IPS implementation and CI activities
• Support preparation of skill matrix deployment as part of Management System – People

Qualified candidates will have:

• Expert level influencer with proven change management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing engineering
• Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
• Trained in Lean Manufacturing Practices and SPC. Green Belt
• Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting
• Power Bi, electronic paperwork, or other digital process improvement solutions
• Experience implementing OEE
• Experience on visualization and reporting (System connectivity)
• Green Belt certification desired but not required
• Prefer 3-5 years of system implementations  

Required behaviors and skills:

• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity
• Utilization of data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others
• Organization, prioritization, and decision making
• Communicate effectively
• Ethics and corporate values
• Result-driven with urgency
• Deliver our strategy
• Proactive, innovative, and strong will to succeed.
• High discipline in routine execution