TITLE: Manager, Materials, Warehouse, & Logistics

LOCATION: Argo Plant. Bedford Park, IL.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO:  SR Director Distribution & Logistics

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.

The Manager, Materials, Warehouse, & Logistics will lead the warehouse, logistics, and production scheduling functions for the site. They will ensure the team is able to safely and efficiently execute strategies to provide safe, high-quality products to the customers.

What you will do: 

Compliance to all company and regulatory standards and metrics in health & safety, environment, quality, and warehouse and logistics operationsProvide a safe workplace for all by fostering safe work programs, developing and executing new ways of working, and most importantly, being a Safety LeaderDevelop an environment where the well-being of people is put first and reflected in an excellent EHS recordLead team to best-in-class levels of proficiency in SAP inventory management processes.Identify opportunities to improve the operation of the warehouse, logistics, and scheduling functionsEnsure production scheduling is optimized with respect to customer supply and plant efficiency.Inventory management: Managing inventory levels at the local level, ensuring adequate stock levels, and minimizing inventory holding costs.Identify and act on cost reduction opportunities.Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies.Operate to optimize Perfect order performance with focus on improving On-Time, In-Full customer order fulfillment and reducing customer complaints through efficient warehouse and logistics operationsSupport the plant in providing high-quality products to customers through good material handling practices and following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Operate warehouses in line with regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Develop and encourage relationships between the department and support functions to drive business performance.Select, educate, and manage external suppliers/contractors/service partners to operate at Ingredion standards and level of expectation.Foster an amiable working environment through accountability and recognition.Organize labor resources to achieve optimal efficiency.Identify and leverage opportunities to streamline the workforce to drive synergies, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.Coordinate with Human Resources to manage the hourly workforce in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and in line with Plant Rules.Mentor and coach direct reports, both salary and hourly, to achieve their fullest potentialLead performance management activities across all operational units to ensure consistency of evaluation.Remain always connected to the shop floor and willing to make difficult situations visible to the organization to ensure they are properly addressed, and to ensure actions are put in place to avoid recurrence.Meet productivity targets while reducing waste in all its formsDrive down manufacturing expenses through the implementation of innovative cost-saving ideasLead the implementation of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) and use it to drive business resultsUse Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools and relevant corrective actions to eliminate failuresUtilize Six-Sigma tools to eliminate varianceDrive continuous improvement in utilities, including energy consumption and waste disposalIdentify best practices in the industry to bring innovative improvements to the department

What you will bring: 

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related technical field7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, logistics, or supply/production planningExperience in warehouse leadership is highly regardedExperience leading a Union workforce is highly regardedFood industry experience is highly regardedSix-Sigma green belt training and experience are highly regardedStrong leadership traits, with demonstrated successExcellent computer skills

Who you are: 

Well-organized and team-oriented with strong leadership abilities.Ability to effect change through persuasion and good communication.Ability to deliver results in a very challenging and fast-paced environment.Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Project management skills, including multi-tasking and time management.                                                                                                 Ability to lead a team and work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.Be able to effectively communicate and influence multiple stakeholders, both within formal reporting lines and outside of formal reporting linesBe fully accountable and responsible to ensure the agreed key performance indicators are deliveredSelf-starter with a strong work ethic.Ability to deal with ambiguity.High level of integrity and sincerity.Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeedDesire to move into more senior manufacturing leadership roles

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 successComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-beingCareer Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursementEmployee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globallyEmployee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Relocation Available?          Yes, Within Region

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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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$119,520.00-$159,360.00 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.