Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Lead

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: Richland WA

Workplace type: Onsite

As an EHSS Lead youll drive continuous improvement in environmental health safety and security EHSS across our Potato Network region strengthening safety awareness regulatory compliance and site security while helping create a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.

What you will do:

- Implement and maintain the Potato Plant Networks EHSS programs to ensure compliance with Federal State and Local regulations and Ingredion Corporate standards and guidelines under the guidance of the Regional EHSS Manager.
- Administer site EHSS processes and programs including training documentation auditing enforcement and records retention.
- Implement and maintain security protocols and processes to support employee safety and compliance with the Food Safety Act.
- Support site adherence to Workers Compensation laws and related processes following direction from the EHSS Manager.
- Report and enter incidents and injuries accurately and on time in the EHSS database; support investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain site environmental compliance related to air water sewer and storm water requirements.
- Deliver site EHSS training through classroom sessions and assignment of computer-based trainings (CBTs).
- Lead site EHSS activities including the safety observation program and site safety committee leadership.
- Track and report monthly progress against annual EHS goals metrics and focal points recommending countermeasures when performance deviates from targets.
- Implement site safety improvement plans to support continuous improvement and broader company goals.

What you will bring:

BS degree in industrial health safety environmental science or a related field preferred or equivalent EHS experience with a minimum high school diploma.
- Prior experience in safety health and environmental work within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply practical solutions in a fast-paced plant setting.
- Knowledge of medical response fire prevention and security defense preferred.
- Proven investigation skills including root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.

Who you are:

- Youre comfortable dealing with ambiguity and can prioritize effectively.
- You build trust and confidence at the site level through integrity consistency and follow-through.
- You influence outcomes through persuasion clear communication and relationship-building.
- Youre a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity and sincerity.
- You communicate effectively with all levels and thrive in a collaborative team environment with strong employee relations facilitation and change management skills.

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

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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.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

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.