Global Senior Quality Specialist - Sanitation & Microbiology
Global Senior Quality Specialist - Sanitation & Microbiology
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$ 98800 - 131733
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About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets 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. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Westchester IL
Workplace type: Hybrid
Are you passionate about driving global quality excellence in microbiology sanitation and hygiene As aGlobal Senior Quality Specialistat Ingredion you will play a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining world-class programs and protocols that safeguard product integrity and operational hygiene across all our global facilities. You will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert ensuring our sanitation and microbiological standards not only meet but exceed global expectations.
As a Global Senior Quality Specialist you will be responsible for creating and upholding programs and protocols to ensure the highest standards of microbiology sanitation and hygiene across all Ingredion plants worldwide.
This role report to the Director of Internal Global Quality
What you will do:
Establish and maintain a robust globalQuality Management System (QMS/IPS)focused on sanitation and hygiene.
Ensure compliance withinternational standardsandcustomer-specific requirementsthrough proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of sanitation processes to enhancemicrobial safetyefficiency andregulatory alignment.
Develop and implementglobal training standardsto build sanitation and hygiene capabilities across teams.
Stay current withemerging trends and technologiesin sanitation to drive innovation and maintain industry leadership.
Collaborate withmicrobiologists engineers and regulatory expertsto align sanitation practices with broader quality and operational goals.
Support the Quality team bycustomizing KPIs optimizing data visualization and enabling quick access to actionable insights.
What you will bring:
Drive improvements in theMicro FPC KPIby leading root cause analyses (RCAs) and implementing corrective actions in microbiology sanitation and hygiene practices.
Bring a minimum of5 years of experiencein operational technical or plant quality roles including at least2 years focused on micro sanitation and hygiene.
Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills in resolving microbiological sanitation and hygiene-related issues across manufacturing environments.
Collaborate effectively withcross-functional teamsand build positive relationships across all levels of the operations organization and external partners.
Utilize advanced computer skills including proficiency inMicrosoft OfficeandMinitab with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools.
Who you are:
Serve as theglobal subject matter expertand key resource for Microbiology Sanitation and Hygiene providing strategic guidance and technical leadership across regions.
Lead thequality approval processfor global microbiological methods and specifications ensuring consistency compliance and scientific rigor.
Drive global initiatives to improvemicrobial performance and regulatory compliance leading cross-functional efforts to elevate sanitation and hygiene standards worldwide.
Why Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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 applicants accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
NoPay Range:
$98800.00-$131733.33 AnnualThis 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:
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
