We are hiri ng a Continuous Improvement Intern to learn from a mentor and gain valuable real-world experience in issues that impact Ingredion business processes by learning. In this role, you will support Lean Six Sigma (LSS) manufacturing methodologies, as well as facilitating an operational culture of Lean thinking. You will collaborate with LSS Practitioners and Continuous Improvement teams to understand and build interpersonal strengths.

Locations with Opportunities Available:

Bedford Park, IL

Winston Salem, NC

Indianapolis, IN

As a Continuous Improvement Intern , your responsibilities would include:

• Supporting the facilitation of project selection workshop and assisting with leading a CI project

• Managing and updating plant CI internal site, including the development of standard site templates and instructions for site maintenance

• Working with internal resources on the development and consolidation of the Lean Six Sigma toolkit database for the site

• Participating in root cause analysis that utilizes team problem-solving approach to resolve issues identified in design or manufacturing, and supports execution of corrective actions

• Leading small Kaizen events, workshops, and process improvement teams to help teams implement improvements quickly

• Utilizing data analysis tools to identify improvement opportunities in different areas

• Collaborating across business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of an improvement initiative

• Working as part of a technical group in a multi-cultural and diverse work environment to accomplish a common goal and assisting with idea generation workshops with operators and management

The Continuous Improvement Intern position is well suited for you if you are:

• A leader with the capability and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and with a variety of people at all levels within the organization

• Able to work with minimal supervision, strong work ethic, attention to detail and organizational skills

• Passionate and innovative with a strong will to succeed in any task

• Bold, creative, ambitious, with positive thinking, and a willingness to help the team

Qualified candidates will have:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering or related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0

• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the 12-week internship (May - August 2024)

• PC skills with word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet experience

• Proven analytical problem-solving skills and developed multi-tasking and time management skills

• A proven track record of leadership and strong work ethic with precision and accuracy of work

• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.

• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s , Master’s or PhD Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran 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.

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.

Relocation Available:

No

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 12,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.