The Operations Support Specialist will develop innovative solutions and new approaches to engineering problems to determine the sequence of steps or processes required to fabricate and assemble products that meet the organisation's standards of quality and cost.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Key Deliverables:

• Maintain historical production data to ensure accurate benchmarking of facility performance
• Act as communication lead for the facility and utilize various forms of media ensure messages are received
• Assist in implementation of the Ingredion Performance System by attending critical meeting to keep minutes and provide leadership/customer perspective
• Participate in ideation of plant improvement projects and serve as project manager as needed
• Assist site leadership in developing strategies to adhere to company standards or develop local procedures that ensure implementation of the Ingredion Performance System
• Serve as primary lead for business resource groups (BRGs) at the facility to aid in development of employee engagement
• Collaborate with facility management to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and define plans to implement actions.
• Drive a data driven culture of continuous process improvement throughout the organization.
• Accept a broad range of assignments readily and maintain a professional approach
• Work collaboratively with leadership to identify initiatives and establish priorities based on corporate, regional and site business objectives.
• Foster positive relationships with and between team members, plants, support functions and functional groups.
• Lead cross functional teams and work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Knowledge, skills and requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in operations, technical, or a business role with focus on Continuous Improvement, Project Management or Reliability.
• Bachelor’s degree is desired
• Knowledge of Corn Wet Milling a plus.
• Capable of learning, leading and sponsoring a data-oriented environment with an emphasis on statistics, process improvement, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to be a change agent.
• Strong project management, presentation, communication, and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity.
• Insightfully uses functional knowledge and experience to drive delivery of goals-team alignment.
• Inspires and focuses the team to adapt to changing requirements while maintaining momentum.
• Utilizes data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others.
• Promotes continuous development in team and self.
• Builds collaboration and trust among team members by delivering on commitments.
• Ability to motivate and drive results in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, military 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.

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 global provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials from plant sources such as corn, tapioca, rice, sago, and potato. Our innovative ingredients are used by customers from almost 60 industry sectors across more than 40 countries; they show up in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly, sustainable manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Kansas City, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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