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LOCATION: South Sioux City, NE

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

Workplace Type: Onsite
Relocation allowance provided.

Ingredion is hiring a Senior Process Engineer – Wet Manufacturing Operations to provide leadership and technical solutions to operations. This position supports and ensures proper response to activities within the unit, including managing assigned operations and tasks in various areas to meet the South Sioux City Plant’s safety, environmental, quality, cost and customer delivery goals. The Process Engineer serves on task forces, cross‑functional teams, committees, and works shift assignments in the unit as needed.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day production, maintenance, and engineering support and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
• Keeping historical data, including tracking of daily performance, analyzing and monitoring key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs and production goals.
• Providing management support in response to process deviations as reflected in KPI reports and process trends, assisting operations teams in troubleshooting process deviations.
• Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques and recommending changes or capital expenditures to maintain or improve business efficiencies, facility life and quality.
• Supporting and leading investigations related to safety and quality incidents.
• Lead and coordinate 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 individual growth within the organization.
• Monitoring process conditions and operational activities and proposes corrective action as needed to ensure operation of the process in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Certified Lean Specialist responsible for leading internal department projects.
• Partnering with trainers to support, develop, and execute training programs, including verification of training effectiveness.
• As needed, covering Department Manager or Operations Leads responsibilities due to vacations and vacancies.

• Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including the capability to perform effectively in high‑stress, emergency, and crises.
• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development.
• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality and Safety standards.
• Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.
• Experience in wet processing is preferred.

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.

Yes, Within Region

$102,100.00–$136,166.67 Annual

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.

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 a competitive company match.

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.

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