Process Lead
Company: Ingredion
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
COMPANY BACKGROUND:Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of
ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and
delight people around the world. Ingredion's wide range of
ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing
consumer trends and preferences.Our specialty portfolio includes
starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based
proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food
systems.Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers
in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and
pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable
manner.WE BRING THE POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE, NATURE, AND TECHNOLOGY
TOGETHER TO MAKE LIFE BETTER.That's our purpose. We are all IN to
make life better!Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills,
creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions
that enhance people's lives. We are innovators who combine the
power of technology with the best of nature to delight our
customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards
in ethics, safety, quality, and sustainability. Unlocking the
potential of people, nature, and technology to make life better is
what drives us in every aspect of our business.If you are
interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about
you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience
at Ingredion:THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCENo matter where you
work in the company, you'll have an opportunity to make life
better... for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the
world.PASSIONATE PEOPLE, MOTIVATED TO EXCELOur highly talented
people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven
by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values:
Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and
Owner's Mindset.A WARM, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTAt Ingredion, everyone
belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work
environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to
contribute their very best every day.A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GROW
PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLYWe believe everyone has great
potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great
personal and professional achievements.AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES
INNOVATION AND COLLABORATIONWe are creating the conditions that
inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as
well as in how we do our work day-to-day.The PROCESS LEAD utilizes
knowledge of process and manufacturing practices, along with
related experience to act as a prime technical resource and is
responsible for the development and implementation of production
planning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to
optimize operating performance in the areas of production, safety,
quality, and reliability. In addition, incumbent will be
responsible for coordinating and providing direction in the work
activities.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical support regarding facility safety initiatives
when designing and/or redesigning work processes or equipment to
eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Support safety and quality initiatives, including performing
and assisting in investigations.
- Understand chemical and process safety requirements in the
plant.
- Ensure all personnel, including contractors, comply with all
plant safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements.
- Ensure compliance with incident and accident investigation
including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and subsequent Corrective
Actions.
- Ensure workforce compliance with all plant quality procedures
and guidelines.
- Ensure production activities are performed in accordance with
ISO and GMP requirements.
- Participate in customer visits and audits as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all plant productivity
requirements.
- Coordinate all necessary daily Preventative & Reactive
Maintenance requirements.
- Offer new ideas and think outside-the-box.
- Ensure team adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to
change.
- Support plant cost control and Continuous Improvement
initiatives and measures.
- Coordinate/Support Plant Loss Accounting (OEE) systems.
- Support cross functional department initiatives where
appropriate.
- Monitor KPI and Standard Worksheets in the plant.
- Ensure compliance with all plant rules.
- Ensure operations personnel are accountable to their job
requirements.
- Professionally lead and manage production requirements with
direct reports.
- Create environment conductive to shift teamwork and with other
leads.
- Participate and/or lead improvement teams.
- Coordinate completion of operations employee training
programs.
- Work with area leads to ensure skill block needs and training
requirements are met for department.QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- B.Sc. degree in a process related engineering discipline
(Chemical or Mechanical) or equivalent in experience and
education.
- 3-5 years' experience as an Engineer (or equivalent in
experience and education) involved with process troubleshooting,
project development and implementation. Must have experience
involving process automation, preferably with formal training or
basic knowledge of computer/PLC operations.
- Sound overall knowledge of:
- Corn Wet Milling and Refining manufacturing and equipment
(other food processing experience considered).
- Company and/or generally accepted design and construction
standards.
- Company and regulatory rules, policies, procedures in the areas
of GMP, Quality, Environmental Management and Health & Safety.
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a safe working
environment, including a working knowledge of the Occupational
Health and Safety.
- Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work in a
team environment.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication
skills.
- Demonstrated high degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness,
initiative, and innovation in handling complex technical
assignments with minimal supervision.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive thinking.
- PC literate with word processing, database, and spreadsheet
experience.
- Supervision and leadership experience in manufacturing
facility.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.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.
Keywords: Ingredion, Indianapolis , Process Lead, Other , Indianapolis, Indiana
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