Sr. Specialist Global Performance Systems - Manufacturing

The Global IPS Specialist is responsible for Leading the Ingredion performance management processes and Continuing improvement initiatives at the global level, providing methodology and technical support including process studies, problem-solving, process harmonization, and routine implementations.

Lead the implementation, sustainability, and enhancement of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) at the regional level and in alignment with Global teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serves as an organizational transformation agent for the channel IPS implementation (Management Pillar)
• Lead the implementation of the CI/IPS management system and other CI/IPS-related activities, while assuring the sustainability of Management System tools, like routine dashboards, OEE measurement, and other routine indicators.
• Act as a global point of contact for IPS and specific topics across the IPS methodology such as IPS deployment, OEE, SMED, Process mapping, etc. working with segment / regional teams and strategic plants.
• Deliver Management System training that includes concepts, tools, and deliverables, to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS adoption and cultural change.
• Establish a baseline of main Global / Regional KPI’s and support the unit leadership team during the target setting according to financial, and functional goals.
• Supports completion of the RCA analysis and actions for Safety, Quality, Service, Cost Reduction, etc.,
• Leads the gap analysis methodology to recommend process improvements to drive target achievement and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive and support diverse strategic cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and Safety/Quality workstreams and processes to achieve targets for the region by prioritizing efforts (PDCA, LSS, Kaizen, etc.).
• Suggest improvements in the Management System according to experience during implementation and sustainability
• Support the plant team to achieve their Sustainability goals using CI tools
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Ideation workshops, RCA studies, and other CI activities that support plant performance enhancement.
• Leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to support plant management in the identification of key success drivers and execution of improvement objectives.
• Lead/act like a change agent to achieve continuous improvement and a performance-focused culture, through collaboration with all business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders to implement Lean tools such as SMED, process and value mapping, etc.
• Coach and mentor plant teams/ individuals to ensure successful completion of IPS implementation and CI activities and troubleshooting as applicable.
• Support preparation of skill matrix deployment as part of the Management System

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory requirements:

• Expert-level influencer with proven change management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing engineering
• Experience in Process/Industrial Engineering
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Practices, and SPC. Green Belt
• Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated action tracking, and KPI reporting
• Power BI and SQL experience, electronic paperwork, or other digital process improvement solutions
• Experience implementing OEE

Desirable requirements:

• Experience implementing lean management systems.
• Experience with Corn Processing and Equipment.
• Black Belt certification is desired but not required.
• Prefer 3-5 years of continuous improvement experience.

Required behaviors and skills:

• Demonstrated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity
• Utilization of data and facts to articulate the need for change and build commitment from others
• Organization, prioritization, and decision making
• Communicate effectively
• Ethics and corporate values
• Result-driven with urgency
• Deliver our strategy
• Proactive, innovative, and strong will to succeed.
• High discipline in routine execution

Relocation is available within the country.

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