Process and Reliability Lead

*TITLE: Process and Reliability Lead* *LOCATION: Mapleton Plant* *REPORTS TO: Production Manager* The *Process and Reliability Lead* will be responsible for assisting in the day to day activities of the operation to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
*Core Responsibilities:* * Keeping historical data, analyzing and monitoring key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs and production goals.
* Monitoring process conditions and operational activities and proposes corrective action as needed to ensure operation of the process in a cost effective and efficient manner.
* Promoting environmental, health, safety and security programs in order to ensure workforce stability, eliminating losses attributable to personal injury or property damage, and comply with regulatory guidelines applicable to manufacturing processes and product characteristics.
* Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques and recommending changes or capital expenditures to maintain or improve business efficiencies, facility life and quality.
Trains staff and documents process and maintenance changes.
* Assisting in the training and coaching of operations personnel in process design, operational techniques, and Ingredion Performance System (IPS) standards established to maintain business objectives and to provide organizational strength and individual growth within the organization.
* Institutionalizing an atmosphere that stresses operator accountability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
* Leading and executing reliability and maintenance activities as required to meet production needs of the business and ensure necessary maintenance is completed including but not limited to kitting/staging and work order management.
* Planning and scheduling the Production and Maintenance for the site working with Packaging, Customer Service and maintenance contractors.
* Ensuring inventory accuracy through counts and audits.
*Qualified candidates will have:* * Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent in education and experience.
* Experience working in manufacturing environment.
* Experience with production and/or maintenance planning preferred.
* Ability to train and coach others to improve performance.
* Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Use of SAP, a plus.
* Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
* Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s Safety, GMP, Quality and IPS standards.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
* Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran 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.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $77,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Mapleton, IL 61547: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person