Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability 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.

Location: North Kansas City, MO

Workplace type: On Site

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most. Step into a role where your leadership in health, safety, and sustainability directly shapes the future of a global innovator. At Ingredion, you won’t just manage EHSS systems—you’ll drive meaningful change, influence strategy, and help create safer, more sustainable operations that touch lives around the world. If you're ready to lead with purpose and grow with a company that values your expertise, this is your opportunity.

As the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager, you will be responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s EHSS systems. Key responsibilities include enhancing reporting mechanisms, ensuring accurate and timely communication of key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving alignment with corporate standards. The position will work closely with the Corporate EHSS team and site-specific leadership to promote operational excellence and elevate performance across all EHSS domains. Through collaboration, data-driven insights, and proactive engagement, this role will help foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices throughout the organization.

This role reports directly to the North Kansas City Plant Manager and oversees a team of four.

What you will do:

• Collaborate closely with Plant Management teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (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, HR, 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.
• Apply critical thinking and data-driven analysis to identify risks, solve problems, and support decision-making.
• Build 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.

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 (add/remove dependi