Utilities Unit Manager

Utilities Manager

Ingredion is hiring a Utilities Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Utilities Unit, ensuring the availability and efficiency of utilities assets for the plant. This role involves managing steam generation and distribution, power generation and distribution, air generation and distribution, and water systems. The manager will lead a team of professionals, both direct and dotted line, to achieve key performance indicators related to asset and utility availability, efficiency, and cost management.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of professionals and associates to deliver results and drive performance improvements in plant utilities.
• Monitor and improve specific energy and water consumption metrics.
• Provide insights to other unit managers on the performance of their units.
• Develop and execute short and long-term strategies for utility operations.
• Implement the Ingredion Performance System and support corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Develop, monitor, and project budget performance for the Utilities Unit.
• Forecast utilities consumption and identify opportunities for improvement across the utility's footprint.
• Collaborate with plant and corporate functions to deliver utilities initiatives.
• Drive the completion of root cause problem elimination within the team when there are failures or utility interruptions.
• Monitor the performance and accountability of the maintenance team within the unit.
• Contribute to a plant capital strategy for asset replacement and process improvement.
• Interact daily with other operating units to communicate utilities performance and impacts, collaborate on needs-based interruptions, and coordinate troubleshooting efforts.
• Report on daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly performance metrics, deviation treatment and action completion, safety and people performance records, and development plans for team members.
• Utilize tools and systems such as Power BI reports, logged data for asset performance, SAP, workbooks, and production data from other operating units to monitor and manage utilities performance and operations.

Why Join Ingredion?

• 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.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
• 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.

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 protected classifications. 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 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: Yes, Within Region

Pay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual

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 a competitive company match.