Utilities Unit Manager

About Ingredion:

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TITLE:

Utilities Unit Manager

LOCATION

Argo Plant, Bedford Park, IL

REPORTS TO

Sr.

Manager, Maintenance, Reliability, and Utilities Workplace Type:

Onsite Ingredion is hiring a Utilities Unit Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Utilities Unit, ensuring the availability and efficiency of utilities assets for the plant. This role involves managing steam generation and distribution, power generation and distribution, air generation and distribution, and water systems. The manager will lead a team of professionals, both direct and dotted line, to achieve key performance indicators related to asset and utility availability, efficiency, and cost management.

What you will do:

Lead a team of professionals and associates to deliver results and drive performance improvements in plant utilities. Monitor and improve specific energy and water consumption metrics. Provide insights to other unit managers on the performance of their units. Develop and execute short and long-term strategies for utility operations. Implement the Ingredion Performance System and support corporate sustainability initiatives. Develop, monitor, and project budget performance for the Utilities Unit. Forecast utilities consumption and identify opportunities for improvement across the utility's footprint. Collaborate with plant and corporate functions to deliver utilities initiatives. Drive the completion of root cause problem elimination within the team when there are failures or utility interruptions. Monitor the performance and accountability of the maintenance team within the unit. Contribute to a plant capital strategy for asset replacement and process improvement. Interact daily with other operating units to communicate utilities performance and impacts, collaborate on needs-based interruptions, and coordinate troubleshooting efforts. Report on daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators. Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly performance metrics, deviation treatment and action completion, safety and people performance records, and development plans for team members. Utilize tools and systems such as PowerBI reports, logged data for asset performance, SAP, workbooks, and production data from other operating units to monitor and manage utilities performance and operations.

Who you are:

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering desired. Work experience and alternate education will also be considered. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience leading cross-functional teams.

What you will bring:

Leadership skills in managing a matrixed team of cross-functional professionals, leading, and managing change, implementing management systems, and focusing on people and development. Proven track record of driving results through team performance. Strong understanding of asset and utility reliability, with the ability to develop strategies for improvement. Experience managing constrained capital and driving culture change to meet organizational demands. Experience with boilers and feed water treatment, turbine generators, electrical distribution, air and water systems, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis systems is preferred. 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. 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.

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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 needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region Pay Range:

$123,500.00

• 164,700.

00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

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.

Benefits:

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 an competitive company match. Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people's lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Share your contact information and CV/Resume to join our Talent Community! Want to receive new opportunities directly? Simply set up a Job Alert by signing-in and creating an account. After your account is established, click on Job Alert located in the top right corner and specify your preferences. Please ask your Ingredion connection about our Employee Referral Process!