Company Background: Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner. We bring the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better. That’s our purpose. We are all IN to make life better! Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality, and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature, and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business. If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion: The chance to make a difference No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world. Passionate people, motivated to excel Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset. A warm, welcoming environment At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day. A place where you can grow personally and professionally We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements. An environment that enables innovation and collaboration We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day. The QA Manager will manage the quality assurance, food safety, GMP, supplier audit program and pest control functions at the Indianapolis Pant to ensure products and critical manufacturing supplies meet all applicable government, customer, and company expectations for quality and safety. Core Responsibilities: Manage and Improve Quality Management Systems, programs, and procedures to ensure Indianapolis processes and products comply with government regulation, meet customer requirements, company expectations, and achieve business goals. Manage internal audits, customer and third-party audits, and conduct audits of external facilities to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory expectations. Provide leadership, consultation, and direction to all departments on issues related to product quality and food safety. Consult with divisional and corporate Quality Assurance on programs and policies that impact Indianapolis operations to ensure customer concerns and technical issues related to quality and food safety are addressed and corporate quality requirements are met. Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure all non conformances are documented and addressed effectively and timely. Ensures team is embedded in the Indianapolis Safety Culture to meet regulatory and corporate policies. Work with operational units to rectify any deficiencies identified in quality systems. Provide leadership, coach, and mentor direct reports to build their skills and decision-making abilities to achieve business goals. Direct the evaluation, development, and training of department personnel to maintain a safe, competent and motivated workforce. Demonstrated ability to lead change in a Quality Assurance organization. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of motivating, training, developing, and managing people. Demonstrated ability to challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks and work activities. Ability to identify and implement creative, innovative solutions. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with experience leading and sustaining process improvements utilizing LSS tools. Proven ability to lead and facilitate in a team environment and build consensus in a positive manner with customers and team members. Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills. Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner. Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor of Science Degree (i.e. Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or significant experience in quality assurance/control, operations, analytical or other technical functional area. 7-10 years of experience working in the area of quality control/quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry. Experience and knowledge of ISO, GMP, HACCP, and food safety. Relocation Available? Yes 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-JS1 Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country