Operations Lead
Company: Ingredion
Location: Bedford Park
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
TITLE: Operations LeadLOCATION: Argo PlantREPORTS TO: Unit
ManagerThe Operations Lead will provide leadership and technical
solutions to operations. To manage department process operations
and tasks to meet the Argo Plant's safety, quality, cost, and
customer delivery goals. Serve on task forces, cross-functional
teams, committees, etc. as required. Core
Responsibilities:Supervising the day-to-day activities of the
operators to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to
meet the projected needs of customers.Coordinating maintenance
activities to meet the production, quality, safety, and
environmental needs of the business.Driving operations activities
to meet Unit KPI's.Promoting and administering Safety, Health, and
Environmental programs to ensure workforce stability, eliminating
losses attributable to personal injury or property damage, and
complying with regulatory guidelines applicable to manufacturing
processes and product characteristics.Keeping historical data, to
analyze and monitor key efficiencies and parameters against design
to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs,
production goals and other unit KPI's.Assisting in 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 taking corrective action as needed to ensure
operation of the process in a cost-effective and efficient
manner.Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques,
and recommending changes or capital expenditures, to maintain or
improve business efficiencies, facility life and
quality.Coordinating with Human Resources to manage the hourly
workforce in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement
and in line with Plant Rules.Institutionalizing an atmosphere that
stressing operator accountability, customer satisfaction, and
continuous improvement.Managing all continuous improvement
objectives in your area including LSW, Lean and Six
sigma.Coordinating maintenance and capital expenditures activities
to meet the production, quality, safety, and environmental needs of
the business.Ability to manage a manufacturing environment,
including capability to perform effectively in high stress,
emergency, and crisis situations.Effective communication and people
skills, with proven ability to lead in a team environment,
motivate, build consensus, and foster positive relationships with
team members.Ability to evaluate personnel needs/effectiveness and
implement effective development activities for salaried & hourly
reports.Ability to challenge traditional methods of accomplishing
tasks or work activities; ability to identify and implement
creative, innovative solutions, when appropriate.Ability to
understand and integrate technical and business needs into all
activities.Strong planning, organizing and time management
skills.Initiative-taker with a demonstrated high degree of
initiative; takes responsibility for personal actions, decisions,
and results.Ability to effectively manage a variety of assignments
simultaneously and effective in dealing with ambiguity. Qualified
candidates will have:Bachelor's degree, plus considerable
experience in operations, including management of hourly workforce,
or equivalent in education and experience.Supervisory experience
preferred. Experience working in a continuous chemical or food
plant operations.Knowledge of company and regulatory rules,
policies, and procedures in the areas of safety, GMP, and
quality.Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
Software applications (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.).LSS tools and Six
Sigma Green Belt preferred.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-JS1We 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
Keywords: Ingredion, Chicago , Operations Lead, Other , Bedford Park, Illinois
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