Manager, Materials, Warehouse, & Logistics Argo Plant

TITLE: Manager Materials Warehouse & Logistics

LOCATION: Argo Plant. Bedford Park IL.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: SR Director Distribution & Logistics

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.

The Manager Materials Warehouse & Logistics will lead the warehouse logistics and production scheduling functions for the site. They will ensure the team is able to safely and efficiently execute strategies to provide safe high-quality products to the customers.

What you will do:

• Compliance to all company and regulatory standards and metrics in health & safety environment quality and warehouse and logistics operations
• Provide a safe workplace for all by fostering safe work programs developing and executing new ways of working and most importantly being a Safety Leader
• Develop an environment where the well-being of people is put first and reflected in an excellent EHS record
• Lead team to best-in-class levels of proficiency in SAP inventory management processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the operation of the warehouse logistics and scheduling functions
• Ensure production scheduling is optimized with respect to customer supply and plant efficiency.
• Inventory management: Managing inventory levels at the local level ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing inventory holding costs.
• Identify and act on cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies.
• Operate to optimize Perfect order performance with focus on improving On-Time In-Full customer order fulfillment and reducing customer complaints through efficient warehouse and logistics operations
• Support the plant in providing high-quality products to customers through good material handling practices and following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Operate warehouses in line with regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Develop and encourage relationships between the department and support functions to drive business performance.
• Select educate and manage external suppliers/contractors/service partners to operate at Ingredion standards and level of expectation.
• Foster an amiable working environment through accountability and recognition.
• Organize labor resources to achieve optimal efficiency.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to streamline the workforce to drive synergies reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to manage the hourly workforce in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and in line with Plant Rules.
• Mentor and coach direct reports both salary and hourly to achieve their fullest potential
• Lead performance management activities across all operational units to ensure consistency of evaluation.
• Remain always connected to the shop floor and willing to make difficult situations visible to the organization to ensure they are properly addressed and to ensure actions are put in place to avoid recurrence.
• Meet productivity targets while reducing waste in all its forms
• Drive down manufacturing expenses through the implementation of innovative cost-saving ideas
• Lead the implementation of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) and use it to drive business results
• Use Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools and relevant corrective actions to eliminate failures
• Utilize Six-Sigma tools to eliminate variance
• Drive continuous improvement in utilities including energy consumption and waste disposal
• Identify best practices in the industry to bring innovative improvements to the department

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering business or a related technical field
• 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations logistics or supply/production planning
• Experience in warehouse leadership is highly regarded
• Experience leading a Union workforce is highly regarded
• Food industry experience is highly regarded
• Six-Sigma green belt training and experience are highly regarded
• Strong leadership traits with demonstrated success
• Excellent computer skills

Who you are:

• Well-organized and team-oriented with strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to effect change through persuasion and good communication.
• Ability to deliver results in a very challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills including multi-tasking and time management.
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.
• Be able to effectively communicate and influence multiple stakeholders both within formal reporting lines and outside of formal reporting lines
• Be fully accountable and responsible to ensure the agreed key performance indicators are delivered
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• High level of integrity and sincerity.
• Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed
• Desire to move into more senior manufacturing leadership roles

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
• 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

Relocation Available Yes Within Region

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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.