Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Key internal and external contact in the event of any environmental, health, and safety related emergency situations (Incident Commander).
• Provide first responder services to the extent of his/her training and qualification as determined by the EHS group and notify the appropriate parties inside and/or outside the Company should the situation require.
• Responsible for management and resource allocation regarding emergency maintenance activities for the facility.
• Lead efficient and effective plant operation. This involves maintaining oversight of ongoing operations; recognizing undesired operating conditions or potentially undesirable operating trends; and following up with the appropriate personnel to facilitate timely and proper resolution.
• Identify and communicate potential and ongoing process improvement projects in all areas of the manufacturing process.
• Support the management team in following through on information sharing, training, capital project implementation, and other initiatives designed to improve plant operating effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support key growth initiatives and objectives.
• Work with the Operations, EHS, and Engineering teams to understand and add value to the business goals and direction.
• Work closely with the site work force to locate opportunities for improved safety, operational efficiencies, and cost savings.
• Maintain a productive and effective relationship with all members of the team as well as company affiliates, to ensure clear rapid flow of information.  Act as the ambassador for the company in team settings and encouraging product collaboration.
• Be a member of and/or lead committees and teams

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to handle a large variety of tasks and information in a fast-paced environment where timely decision making from often limited data and research time is critical.
• The ability to handle a large variety of tasks and information in a fast-paced environment where timely decision making from often limited data and research time is critical.
• Consistently focuses on achieving strong results, despite balancing multiple, complex demands.
• The ability to regularly identify areas that can be improved and constructively proposes new solutions that increase value and improve business performance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to operate as a strong team player and are comfortable in a matrix organization

Position type and expected hours of work:

Full time position willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or the knowledge and skills normally acquired by completing such a degree.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, including experience in leading a team of direct reports.
• Knowledge/experience in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other software tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to present shift reports, lead meetings, and review/write SOP’s.

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

Relocation Available? Yes

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.