Plant Coordinator

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: North Kansas City, MO

Workplace type: Onsite

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night) 6 am – 6 pm (2-5-5-2)

As a Plant Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing off-shift activities, ensuring employees remain productive, safe, and engaged. They lead plant operations during evenings, weekends, and holidays, acting as the primary contact for any environmental, health, and safety emergencies. Responsibilities include overseeing emergency maintenance, driving process improvements, and supporting growth initiatives.

What you will do:

• Act as the key contact during any environmental, health, and safety emergencies, serving as the Incident Commander.
• Provide first responder services based on training and coordinate necessary notifications internally or externally.
• Manage and allocate resources for emergency maintenance activities within the facility.
• Lead efficient plant operations by maintaining oversight, recognizing operational trends, and facilitating resolutions.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities across manufacturing processes.
• Support management with training, capital projects, and initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, and Engineering teams to align with business goals.

What you will bring:

• Ability to handle diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment, making timely decisions with limited data.
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on achieving results amidst complex demands.
• Constructive problem-solving to propose new solutions for business performance improvements.
• Team player comfortable in a matrix organization with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Who you are:

• Full-time role with flexibility for off shifts, rotating shifts, and potential overtime.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years in manufacturing and team leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.

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:

Pay Range:

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.