Full-Time

Blends Lead

Posted on 4/13/2025

Ingredion

Ingredion

5,001-10,000 employees

Global ingredient solutions provider for various markets

Compensation Overview

$26.30/hr

Mid

Salem, OR, USA

Relocation Available: No

Category
Generalist Operations
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Experience in overseeing production processes
  • Knowledge of safety compliance and GMP
  • Ability to document activities accurately
  • Experience in employee training and development
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the processing of product through the entire process in accordance with internal and customer specifications while maintaining safety, throughput, yields and proper staffing.
  • Compound, adjust and package blends of multiple ingredients
  • Correctly complete and turn in daily paperwork including the daily production reports.
  • Document activities through HACCP forms, sanitation checklists, yield and daily production reports.
  • Ensure GMP compliance and the timely completion of quarterly reports.
  • Investigate and submit any Accident and Incident Reports prior to the end of the shift on which it occurred following proper procedure.
  • Address employee relations problems promptly including proper documentation.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of SOP’s, SSOP’s, and GMP’s.
  • Continually look for cost saving opportunities and ways to increase production.
  • Confirm employees (regular or temporary) are properly onboarded and trained before operating equipment.
  • Keep employees focused on working in a safe manner.
  • Ensure employees have a complete understanding of the Operator Accountability program.
  • Train and develop employees on the safe operation of the equipment in an effort to maximize productivity without injuries or accidents.
  • Continually focus on team dynamics to minimize conflicts and resolve issues promptly.
  • Continually train and develop your employees for success.
  • Act as back-up for the Blends Supervisor as needed.
  • Coordinate with R & D on the development of current and new products.
  • Coordinate with scheduling on current and upcoming production runs.

Ingredion provides ingredient solutions by transforming grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into products used in various markets, including food, beverages, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial applications. Their process involves using these raw materials to create value-added ingredients that enhance the quality and functionality of products. Ingredion stands out from competitors by having a global presence with innovation centers, known as Ingredion Idea Labs®, where they collaborate with customers to develop tailored solutions. The company's goal is to combine the potential of people, nature, and technology to improve lives.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Westchester, Illinois

Founded

1906

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $100 million investment in Indianapolis aligns with plant-based ingredient demand.
  • Ingredion's clean-label starch taps into transparency and simplicity consumer trends.
  • Cedar Rapids expansion positions Ingredion for sustainable packaging market growth.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of Saskatchewan plant incurs a $66 million financial charge.
  • Increased competition in clean-label starch market challenges Ingredion's NOVATION Indulge 2740.
  • Algeria's sugar tax may reduce demand for Ingredion's products.

What makes Ingredion unique

  • Ingredion's NOVATION Indulge 2740 offers a clean-label alternative to carrageenan.
  • Partnership with Oobli accelerates demand for natural sweet proteins.
  • Investment in Cedar Rapids expands specialty starch capacity for sustainable packaging.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Company News

In Bakery
Apr 3rd, 2025
Ingredion to help manufacturers comply with Algeria's sugar tax

At Djazagro 2025 (7-10 April, SAFEX Palais des Expositions, Algiers, Algeria), Ingredion will showcase formulations that help food and beverage manufacturers respond to Algeria's sugar tax while maintaining consumer-preferred taste profiles.

KCRG
Mar 22nd, 2025
Metro Economic Alliance raises concerns over bill creating EDA moratorium

Ingredion is ready to break ground on a $47 million expansion at its Cedar Rapids plant.

Industry Sourcing
Mar 21st, 2025
Ingredion to reveal on-trend concepts and solutions at Dairy Innovation Strategies

Global ingredient solutions provider, Ingredion will showcase its approach to dairy cost reduction and consumer challenges at the Dairy Innovation Strategies event in Copenhagen, Denmark.

MarketBeat
Mar 20th, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Invests $3.63 Million in Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR)

Proficio Capital Partners LLC invests $3.63 million in Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR).

Stockhouse
Feb 27th, 2025
Ingredion Invests $50 Million in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Facility to Expand Specialty Industrial Starch Capacity for Packaging and Papermaking Industries

With increased capacity and more efficient production at the Cedar Rapids facility, Ingredion will be well-positioned to deliver differentiated value to this growing market.

INACTIVE