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IPS Engineer

North Kansas City, MO, USFull-time$84k–$113k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead the implementation, sustainability, and improvements of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) and drive continuous improvement processes for plant operations.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Engineer (IPS Engineer)

Builds

Management System tools, dashboards, OEE measurement, and routine indicators

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Process/Industrial Engineering, Lean management systems, OEE implementation, Digital process improvement solutions, Data analysis, Problem-solving, Change management, Project portfolio management, KPI baseline establishment, Training and coaching

Preferred skills

Microsoft PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate, Digital systems knowledge

Technologies

PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate, OEE systems

Responsibilities

Support implementing the CI/IPS management system and ensure sustainability of tools; Deliver Management System training; Establish baseline of main KPIs; Maintain improvement plan/project portfolio; Support cost reduction, productivity, and Safety/Quality targets; Act as liaison between manufacturing plant and production technology (IT) team; Evaluate new technologies and ideas; Facilitate Kaizen events, Ideation workshops, and RCA studies; Coach and mentor plant teams; Support employee training in CI concepts.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC