Senior Manager Global Packaging Engineer

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.

                                   

Location: Westchester, IL or Bedford Park, IL plant, or Indianapolis, IN plant or North Kansas City, MO plant

Workplace type: Hybrid

Come and play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team of senior process and packaging engineers to support Ingredion’s global manufacturing network. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Process Engineering, you will drive technical excellence, process innovation, and capital project execution to help sites achieve safety, quality, production, and cost goals. By leveraging data, Continuous Improvement methodology, and reliability best practices, you will ensure adherence to global engineering standards while fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

As a Sr. Manager, Global Process Engineering, Packaging, you will lead and develop a senior team of process and packaging engineers to support global manufacturing sites in achieving safety, quality, production, and cost goals through technical guidance, process improvements, and capital project execution. Drive continuous skill development, ensure adherence to global engineering standards, and promote manufacturing excellence by leveraging data, Continuous Improvement methodology, and reliability best practices.

What you will do: 

• Provide technical support across engineering functions including design, equipment specification, installation, troubleshooting, and optimization to meet project and plant goals.
• Standardize equipment and systems for capital projects and existing installations, ensuring compliance with safety codes and engineering standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization efforts for packaging equipment, materials, and systems, introducing advanced techniques to solve complex issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new packaging technologies and processes, driving innovation and operational efficiency.
• Promote knowledge sharing through technology platforms and collaborative systems to enhance organizational learning and capability.
• Facilitate the dissemination of new packaging technologies and best practices across the organization, documenting and sharing successful solutions.
• Drive performance improvements in packaging operations by enhancing KPIs and implementing new techniques to optimize process efficiency.

What you will bring: 

• Hold a degree or advanced degree in engineering, with over 15 years of experience in process and packaging engineering, project execution, and plant manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and guiding packaging equipment and systems for bulk powders and liquids.
• Skilled in strategic prioritization, stakeholder collaboration, and applying IPS governance to drive operational excellence and standardization.
• Travel may constitute up to 25% of the time, including consecutive weeks at global facilities.
  Fluency in English required; working knowledge of a Latin or Asian language is a plus.

Who you are: 

• Lead packaging engineering initiatives with expertise in bulk powder and liquid equipment, applying IPS governance, financial modeling, and cost control to optimize performance and meet business goals.
• Build and manage data pipelines and dashboards to support process improvements, KPI tracking, and strategic decision-making.
• Champion Best Operating Practices (BOP), critical routines, and EHSSQ improvements through training, technical support, and non-conformity analysis.
• Foster collaboration across functions and global teams to drive innovation, solve packaging challenges, and communicate capabilities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and coach a high-performing global packaging engineering team, promoting career growth, talent acquisition, and knowledge sharing to influence best practices organization-wide.

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
• 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 Country

Pay Range:

$144,640.00-$192,853.33 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.