Continuous Improvement Engineer
Company: Ingredion
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
LOCATION: Indianapolis
REPORTS TO: Continuous Improvement Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
WORKPLACE TYPE: Onsite - Manufacturing Facility The
Continuous Improvement Engineer
is responsible for leading the continuous improvement process,
providing technical support including process studies,
problem-solving, and process optimization. Lead the implementation,
sustainability, and improvements of the Ingredion Performance
System (IPS) at the unit level.
Core Responsibilities:
Support 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 others routine indicators.
Deliver Management System training that includes concepts, tools,
and deliverables, to achieve awareness and facilitate CI/IPS
adoption and cultural change.
Help establish baseline of main KPI's and support the unit
leadership team during the target setting according to regional,
financial, and functional goals.
Maintain an improvement plan / project portfolio (Safety, Quality,
Service, Cost Reduction, etc.) through gap analysis to recommend
implement process improvements to drive unit target achievement and
organizational effectiveness.
Support diverse cost reduction, productivity enhancement and
Safety/Quality improvement targets for the plant (PDCA, LSS,
Kaizen, etc.)
Act as a liaison between manufacturing plant and production
technology (IT) team.
Support the plant team to achieve their Sustainability goals using
CI tools
Participate in regional, and local Manufacturing Excellence and CI
team regional meetings to identify new practices for the plant
success.
Evaluate new technologies and ideas and seek approval for new
concepts to improve the efficiency and the capability of the
process, the safety of the facility, and improve product
quality.
Help drive implementation of digital OEE system and reporting for
the unit
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 on the identification of key success drivers and
execution of improvement objectives.
Lead/act like change agent to achieve continuous improvement and
performance focused culture, though collaboration with all business
and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of
improvement initiative.
Work collaboratively with the Plant leaders to multiply knowledge
in CI methodologies and act as changing agent of the culture.
Support employee training in the proper application of Continuous
Improvement and IPS concepts.
Coach and mentor plant teams/ individuals to ensure successful
completion of IPS implementation and CI activities
Support preparation of skill matrix deployment as part of
Management System - People
Qualified candidates will have:
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/Black Belt certification desired
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant
to the corn wet milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and
mass balances, mechanics and physical/chemical separation and
energy management.
Strong knowledge of digital systems including OEE, integrated
action tracking, and KPI reporting.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools such as PowerApps, PowerBI,
and Power Automate preferred
Desirable requirements:
Experience working in and supporting lean management systems
Green Belt certification desired but not required
Prefer 1-3 years of continuous improvement experience
Experience implementing OEE, electronic paperwork, or other digital
process improvement solutions
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. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability
status. 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.#LI-NM1#onsiteWe 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.Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
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