About Ingredion:

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Title:  QA Specialist (Sanitation, GMP)

Location: Argo Plant, IL.

Reports To: QA Lead

Workplace Type: Onsite

Ingredion is hiring a QA Specialist who will provide strategic leadership to the Argo Plant, ensuring that all manufacturing processes and finished products consistently comply with GMP and sanitation standards. Oversee plant activities related to cleaning and sanitation to ensure alignment with company policies, plant protocols, and customer-specific requirements.

What you will do:

Leading, managing and coordinating all the activities associated with the plant’s GMP Program, GMP Auditing, Pest Control activities, and Sanitation activities.

Provide plant operations with technical support related to cleaning and sanitation activities.

Manage and report on Sanitation programs including Corrective Actions for non-conformities.

Report status of plant cleaning and sanitation activities to operations. Drive resolution of outstanding issues and assist in root cause investigations.  

Provide leadership to third party Sanitation crew. Work with contractors to maintain and continuously improve cleaning practices. 

Identify and implement processes to improve plant GMP and sanitation.

Manage and continuously improve the master sanitation program

 Provide support to plant operations regarding the requirements for plant sanitation activities and requirements.     

Planning, scheduling, and coordinating plant wide GMP audits and verification audits within the requisite time.

Leading and managing pest control contractors within the plant to ensure the service rendered meets the contractual expectations.  

Reviewing and updating pest and vegetation contractor service agreements incorporating Ingredion and regulatory needs.

Overseeing the communication and resolution of pest control related trends between pest control technicians and the plant.

Supporting the QA unit’s needs by providing all required data, information and participating in customer audits as needed.

Supporting other QA functions including management review, internal audits, label control, and customer audits.

Assisting with development and maintenance of Food Safety and HACCP plans and reviews of the plant.

Working with key personnel to ensure all government, customer and customer expectations are met for food Safety and food quality.

Acting as backup Food Safety Coordinator when required.

What you will bring:

Experience working with different levels of the organization to resolve problems using a risk-based approach, a plus..

Ability to manage and control processes to meet regulatory requirements.

Ability to work with others to maintain system changes, upgrades and managing control documents. 

Ability to provide leadership and guidance to operations and management staff.  Ability to influence without authority.

Who you are:

Bachelor of Science Degree (i.e., Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).

Experience in a continuous process food manufacturing environment focused on pest control and GMP activities.

Basic understanding of sanitation requirements in a food processing facility

Demonstrated experience managing contractors, preferred.

Experience leading audits, a plus.

Familiarity with, ISO, HACCP, and Food Safety.

Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

Strong computer skills with proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, flowcharting software and experience with Electronic Documentation Systems a plus.

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools, 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. 

Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.

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.

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.