Job description

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the continuous improvement journey at the plant, by providing technical support while performing process studies/ analysis, troubleshooting, and drive process optimization through Continuous Improvement activities (projects, kaizens, etc.). Additionally, the CI manager will lead the implementation, sustainability, and improvements of the Ingredion Performance Management Systems (IPS) management system at plant level.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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 a Management System training that includes concepts, tools, and deliverables, to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Establishing baseline of main KPI’s and support the Plant 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 gaps 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 improvements target for the plant (PDCA, LSS, Kaizen, etc.).
• 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 that will improve the efficiency and the capability of the process.
• 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.
• Support 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Chemist and/or Production, Chemical, Production or Food Engineer (Engineering degrees are preferred).
• Experience in Process/Production Engineering
• Good communication in English.
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Practices and SPC. Green Belt/Black Belt certification desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the corn wet milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and mass balances, mechanics and physical/chemical separation and energy management.

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.

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

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 global provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials from plant sources such as corn, tapioca, rice, sago, and potato. Our innovative ingredients are used by customers from almost 60 industry sectors across more than 40 countries; they show up in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly, sustainable manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belcamp, MD 21017: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Continuous Improvement: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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