Ingredion

Operations Lead

Cedar Rapids, IA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$113kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

You will also oversee plant operations during off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting growth initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration and communication.
Who are you: Effective Decision-Making - Capable of handling diverse tasks and making timely decisions in fast-paced environments, even with limited data.

Lead day-to-day facility operations, monitor performance trends, and ensure timely resolution of operational issues through collaboration with relevant teams.
Identify, communicate, and support process improvement initiatives across manufacturing to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Partner with Operations, EHS, and Engineering teams to align with business goals and support strategic initiatives, including capital projects and training.
Actively participate in or lead site committees and project teams to drive operational excellence and support key growth objectives.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including direct leadership of operational teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
familiarity with additional operational or data analysis software is a plus.

Continuous Improvement Mindset - Regularly identifies areas for enhancement and proposes constructive, value-driven solutions.
Why Join Ingredion?

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual
This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
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).
Incentive Compensation:

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 an competitive company match.
Serve as the primary contact and Incident Commander during environmental, health, and safety emergencies; provide first responder support within the training scope and coordinate internal/external communications.
Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
Flexible Work Arrangements - We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally (add/remove depending on role)
Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

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