Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager

Location: North Kansas City, MO Workplace type: On Site About Ingredion Ingredion is a global leader across more than 60 industries, harnessing natural ingredients to transform everyday products. About the Role As the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager, you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s EHSS systems, driving meaningful change and influencing strategy across all sites. Key Responsibilities Enhance reporting mechanisms, ensuring accurate and timely communication of KPIs and aligning them with corporate standards. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS systems, promoting operational excellence across all EHSS domains. Collaborate closely with Plant Management teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement in EHSS practices across all sites. Leverage tools such as Power BI to streamline data visualization, improve reporting accuracy, and drive performance through actionable insights. Stay ahead of emerging industry trends, regulatory changes, and operational risks, proactively advising on potential impacts and mitigation strategies. Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure EHSS programs are clearly understood, embraced, and effectively implemented at all levels of the organization. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with functional leaders in Operations, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, and other key areas to integrate EHSS into broader business strategies. Serve as a key liaison between site leadership and the Corporate EHSS team to align goals, share best practices, and elevate performance across all EHSS domains. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, occupational health, or a related field; alternatively, a recognized Environment Health and Safety Management certificate may be considered. Progressive EHSS experience in a manufacturing plant or corporate environment, with demonstrated ability to implement safety programs and drive compliance. Who You Are Demonstrates a strong work ethic and an initiative‑taking approach to achieving goals with minimal supervision. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels. Applies critical thinking and data‑driven analysis to identify risks, solve problems, and support decision‑making. Builds strong cross‑functional relationships and fosters collaboration across departments to drive shared success. Proficient in using digital tools and systems, including Microsoft Office and data platforms like Power BI; experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies is a plus. Benefits Competitive salary and performance‑based pay. Comprehensive benefits and wellness support—health, long‑term savings, and resources for physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. Flexible work arrangements. Career growth opportunities, including learning, training, and development with tuition reimbursement. Employee recognition program. Employee discount program. Equal Employment Opportunity Ingredion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We maintain a harassment‑free workplace and provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ingredion Incorporated