Ingredion Incorporated · 4 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Bedford Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expIngredion Incorporated is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their Operations Excellence team. The role involves leading the continuous improvement process, providing technical support, and implementing the Ingredion Performance System to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
BrewingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support implementing 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 other routine indicators
Deliver Management System training that includes concepts, tools, and deliverables, to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change
Help establish a baseline of main KPIs and support the unit leadership team during the target setting according to regional, financial, and functional goals
Maintain an improvement plan/project portfolio (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost Reduction, etc.) through gap analysis to recommend implementation process improvements to drive unit target achievement and organizational effectiveness
Support diverse cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and Safety/Quality improvement targets for the plant (PDCA, LSS, Kaizen, etc.)
Support the plant team to achieve their Sustainability goals using CI tools
Evaluate new technologies and ideas and seek approval for new concepts to improve the efficiency and capability of the process, the safety of the facility, and improve product quality
Help drive implementation of digital OEE system and reporting for the unit
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 in the identification of key success drivers and execution of improvement objectives
Lead/act like a change agent to achieve continuous improvement and a focused culture, through collaboration with all business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders to multiply knowledge in CI methodologies and act as a 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 the successful completion of IPS implementation and CI activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing engineering
Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
Trained in Lean Manufacturing Practices, and SPC
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
Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI, and Power Automate preferred
Preferred
Experience working in and supporting lean management systems
Green Belt certification is desired but not required
Prefer at least 3 years of continuous improvement experience (more experience is desirable)
Experience implementing OEE, electronic paperwork, or other digital process improvement solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with an competitive company match
Company
Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1B2025-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
James Zallie
President and CEO
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Kevin Wilson
Vice President & Corporate Treasurer
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