Manager Process Engineering

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.

                                   

Locations: Canada: Cardinal or London Plant

Workplace type: On Site

As a Manager, Process Engineering, you will lead a team of process engineers across multiple manufacturing sites, driving improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and sustainability. Provides strategic technical leadership and aligns engineering efforts with segment goals. Advises leadership on process safety, risk, and compliance, and implements segment-wide KPIs to support continuous improvement.

Oversee technical training and capability-building programs, mentors site engineering managers, and evaluates emerging technologies to enhance operations. Leads cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and deliver strategic solutions.

This role reports to the Director of Project Engineering, F&II and manages Process Engineers at Winston Salem and Cedar Rapids or Process Engineers at London and Cardinal.

What you will do: 

• Reviews and approves MOC documentation for process changes, including P&IDs, material and energy balances, safety, and validation.
• Leads process engineering teams to implement best practices, solve complex problems, and drive performance improvements aligned with key KPIs.
• Apply project management principles to develop and execute capital proposals, analyze financial impacts, and ensure budget compliance.
• Leverages data analytics and technical reporting to monitor process performance, address deviations, and inform short-term decisions.
• Drives EHSSQ improvements through training, technical support, and non-conformity analysis, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Collaborates globally to standardize processes, share troubleshooting knowledge, and build engineering capabilities across sites.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and digital tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing operations.

What you will bring: 

• Degree or advanced degree in an engineering discipline or relevant experience, and typically 10 or more years of experience in process optimization, plant manufacturing and/or project execution.
• Team leadership experience desired. LSS or Six Sigma background, a plus. Strong financial acumen.

Who you are: 

• Inspires and Influences other.
• High emotional intelligent leader with strong self-awareness.
• Increases engagement in teams and plant, enables an inclusive and diverse culture and team.
• Influences broadly throughout the site(s) and segment by working with peers and senior stakeholders to implement and contribute to the developing best practices for the organization.
• Actively manages the performance and career growth of their team, works to identify and acquire diverse talent, and provides coaching, feedback and targeted training opportunities.
• Prioritizes key initiatives by analyzing finite resources within the organization and aligns them with site goals.

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.

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 competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and an employer funded health spending account as well as multiple retirement savings products.