Maintenance Lead

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: Onsite

We are looking for a dynamic maintenance expert that will support the critical aspects of the maintenance department to ensure the continuous and ongoing operations of the plant.

As a Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for coaching and developing maintenance technicians to provide a safe and reliable starch manufacturing environment.  This position is instrumental in driving the Company’s maintenance strategy to provide business results and satisfy customer needs.

What you will do:

• Accepting responsibility for the safe completion of all work completed under direct supervision and conducting routine safety walks and inspections of the site.

• Taking ownership of the equipment in the unit and across the plant to ensure continuous and reliable operation, responding to all unplanned maintenance needs, and providing technical expertise to troubleshoot plant issues.

• Providing leadership to drive innovation and improvements as the organization transitions from a reactive maintenance environment to proactive.

• Scheduling maintenance plan and staff to optimize service and minimize costs, as well as coordination of overtime hours for work completion.

• Contribute to spare parts management.

• Strive to quickly resolve day to day maintenance issues while balancing projects and prioritizing work between multiple departments.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience, including 3 years supervisory experience.

• Practical understanding of predictive maintenance tools/techniques, precision maintenance skills and experience in a multi-craft environment is a plus.

Who you are:

• The ability to effect change through persuasion and excellent communication.

• Ability to obtain results through other by establishing an environment of employee growth, trust and accountability.

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

• 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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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 ne