Department Manager

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's 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 you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's 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.

Title: Department Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN.
Reports To: Unit Manager

Workplace Type: Onsite

Ingredion is hiring a Department Manager who provides leadership and technical solutions to unit operations in support of department processes and tasks to deliver on the Indianapolis plant safety, quality, and customer delivery goals. This role will provide an opportunity to coach and develop others while providing improvement towards unit operations.

What you will do:

• Supervising the day-to-day activities of the operators to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers. Drive operations activities to meet Unit KPI's.
• Coordinating maintenance activities as a gatekeeper to meet the production, quality, safety, and environmental needs of the business.
• Promoting and administering Safety, Health, and Environmental programs to ensure workforce stability, eliminating losses attributable to personal injury or property damage, and complying with regulatory guidelines applicable to manufacturing processes and product characteristics.
• Keeping historical data, to analyze and monitor key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs, production goals and other unit KPI's.
• Assisting in the training and coaching of operations personnel in both process design and operational techniques established to maintain unit business objectives and to provide organizational strength and personal growth within the organization.
• Monitoring process conditions and operational activities taking corrective action as needed to ensure operation of the process in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques, and recommending changes or capital expenditures, to maintain or improve business efficiencies, facility life and quality.
• Supporting Performance management activities and site development efforts to enhance the capability and provide ongoing personal development for salaried staff.

What you will bring :

• Capability to manage a manufacturing environment, including capability to perform effectively in high stress, emergency, and crisis situations.
• People leadership with effective communication and interpersonal skills, with talent to inspire and guide a team, build consensus, and foster positive relationships with team members.
• Ability to evaluate personnel needs and implement effective development activities for salaried & hourly reports.
• Redefine traditional methods of accomplishing tasks or work activities; ability to identify and implement creative, innovative solutions, when appropriate.
• Ability to understand and integrate technical and business needs into all activities.
• Compelling planning, organizing and time management skills.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering-related discipline or equivalent technical experience. Chemical, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering degrees preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working preferably in the food or pharmaceutical ingredients or products.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma tools and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of company and regulatory rules, policies, and procedures in the areas of GMP, quality and safety.

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.
• 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.

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Pay Range:

$98,800.00-$131,733.33 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).

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 disability-mental or physical-marital 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 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 Country

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.