Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Bedford Park IL. (Argo Plant)

Reports to: Manager Continuous Improvement (IPS)

Workplace type: On-Site

As a Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer you will be part of a great team of Operations Excellence/Continuous Improvement and responsible for leading the continuous improvement process providing technical support including process studies problem-solving and process optimization. Lead the implementation sustainability and improvements of the unit levels Ingredion Performance System (IPS).

Your role will be:

• Serves as an organizational transformation agent for the channel IPS/CI implementation.
• Lead the implementation of 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.
• Drive and support cost reduction initiatives productivity enhancement and quality to deliver the Cost Savings target for the area.
• Help establish a baseline of main KPIs and support the unit leadership team during the target setting according to regional financial and functional goals.
• Create an improvement plan/project portfolio (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) through gap analysis to recommend process improvements to drive Plant target achievement and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement problem-solving projects (PDCA Kaizen SMED LSS) that support plant performance enhancement at all dimensions.
• Participate in regional and local Manufacturing Excellence and CI team regional meetings to identify new practices for the plants success.
• 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.
• Leverage analytical and problem-solving activities to support plant management in the identification of key success drivers and the execution of improvement objectives.
• Deliver Management System training that includes concepts tools and deliverables to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Lead/act like a change agent to achieve continuous improvement and a focused culture
• Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders
• Support employee training in the proper application of Continuous Improvement and IPS concepts.
• Coach and mentor teams/ individuals to ensure the successful completion of IPS implementation and CI activities

Your profile needs these qualifications:

Mandatory requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial Chemical or Manufacturing engineering
• Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
• Experience with problem-solving tools and projects.
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Practices and SPC. Green Belt certification desired
• Demonstrated engineering and unit operations knowledge such as basic chemistry heat and mass balances mechanics and physical/chemical separation and energy management. Knowledge of the corn wet milling industry experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE integrated action tracking and KPI reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps Power BI and Power Automate is preferred

Desirable requirements:

• Experience implementing 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.

Youll need these skills to be successful

• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity.
• Utilization of data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others.
• Organization prioritization and decision-making.
• Communicate effectively.
• Ethics and corporate values.
• Result-driven with urgency.
• Deliver our strategy.
• Proactive innovative and strong will to succeed.
• High discipline in routine execution.

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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:

Pay Range:

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:

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.