Ingredion
Department Manager
Bedford Park, IL · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$4,271 more — $106,371 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $106,371 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide!
- Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks.
- As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production that meets volume, quality, and customer requirements.
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing frontline team through effective hiring, training, performance management, and employee engagement practices.
- Drive operational excellence by utilizing KPI management, visual management systems, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve productivity and reliability.
- Manage controllable costs including labor, overtime, waste, utilities, and supplies while supporting inventory accuracy and production planning objectives.
- Partner with Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality, Supply Chain, union leadership, auditors, and site leadership to resolve operational challenges and achieve plant goals.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives, corrective actions, and change management efforts while ensuring sustained results through training, verification, and accountability.
- Experience utilizing production and financial data to make informed business decisions and drive operational results.
- Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations, workforce planning, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.
- A collaborative partner who effectively communicates, influences stakeholders, and aligns teams around shared goals.
- A people-focused coach who develops talent, promotes accountability, and fosters an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent technical manufacturing experience.
Compensation
- 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.
- $102,100.00-$136,166.67 Annual
- This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
- 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:
- Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
Benefits
- 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.
- A change champion who communicates vision clearly, adapts to evolving business needs, and drives continuous improvement across the organization.
- Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive.
- Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Company info
- We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
This listing is sourced directly from Ingredion's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.