Process Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

Process Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

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: Hamburg

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Join our Hamburg manufacturing site as Process Engineering Lead (m/f/d) and help shape safe, sustainable and cost-effective process improvements for one of Ingredion's key European production locations.

As a Process Engineering Lead (m/f/d), you will lead process performance, technical problem solving, and the development of safe, sustainable and cost-effective improvement solutions for the Hamburg manufacturing site.

This role reports to the Plant Manager Hamburg and leads a team of 6 Process Engineers and Process Specialists.

What you will do:

• Identify, develop and deliver safe, cost-effective and sustainable improvement solutions based on operations data analysis, root cause analysis, audits and performance trends.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and IPS tools and methodologies in alignment with the IPS Manager Europe, prioritizing resources and validating improvement results.
• Lead, coach and develop the team of Process Engineers and Process Specialists, setting clear operational objectives, prioritizing resources and ensuring effective operational support.
• Build structured routines for action management, technical exchange, succession planning and capability development across the technical organization.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, European Engineering, IPS, Digital & Automation and global Process Engineering networks.
• Define technical requirements, develop business cases and manage capital projects to deliver business and process improvements in line with the Plant strategy.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, digital solutions and process innovations that improve safety, reliability, capacity, quality, and energy efficiency.

What you will bring:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering, Operations Management, or a similar manufacturing and analytical environment.
• Proven experience in leading multinational manufacturing projects, with a strong background in data analysis and process improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Preferred: Certified Green or Black Belt, experience in starch supply chain processes, and high-level proficiency in English and German.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate technical teams to achieve ambitious performance targets.

Who you are:

• An empathetic leader with strong communication and assertiveness skills.
• Proactive and results-driven with the ability to inspire diverse teams.
• Emotionally intelligent and aware, promoting an environment which is based on trust, collaboration and flexibility.
• Tolerant of complexity and discomfort, able to navigate through ambiguity while keeping focus on action and priorities.

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:

• Flexible Work Arrangements - We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
• Total Rewards Package - Competitive pay with performance-based incentives that reward your contributions.
• Generous Vacation Policy - Take advantage of 30 vacation days each year, plus two additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support - Access health benefits, wellness resources, and savings plans.
• Career Growth - Learning and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards.
• Employee Referral Program - Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired.
• Company Pension Plan - Secure your future with financial support.
• Company Events - Join us for our Christmas party, family day or Sustainability Day.

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We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status or disability status.

Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with them to meet their needs.

Find further information here:

https://www.ingredion.com/emea/en-uk/karriere-bei-ingredion.html

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