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Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager

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 : North Kansas City, MO

Workplace Type : On Site

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most. Step into a role where your leadership in health, safety, and sustainability directly shapes the future of a global innovator. At Ingredion, you won't just manage EHSS systemsyou'll drive meaningful change, influence strategy, and help create safer, more sustainable operations that touch lives around the world. If you're ready to lead with purpose and grow with a company that values your expertise, this is your opportunity.

As the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager, you will be responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's EHSS systems. Key responsibilities include enhancing reporting mechanisms, ensuring accurate and timely communication of key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving alignment with corporate standards. The position will work closely with the Corporate EHSS team and site-specific leadership to promote operational excellence and elevate performance across all EHSS domains. Through collaboration, data-driven insights, and proactive engagement, this role will help foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices throughout the organization.

This role reports directly to the North Kansas City Plant Manager and oversees a team of four.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate closely with Plant Management teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) practices across all sites.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI to streamline data visualization, improve reporting accuracy, and drive performance through actionable insights.
• Stay ahead of emerging industry trends, regulatory changes, and operational risks, proactively advising on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure EHSS programs are clearly understood, embraced, and effectively implemented at all levels of the organization.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with functional leaders in Operations, HR, Continuous Improvement, and other key areas to integrate EHSS into broader business strategies.
• Serve as a key liaison between site leadership and the Corporate EHSS team to align goals, share best practices, and elevate performance across all EHSS domains.

What You Will Bring

Who You Are

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 :

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 : Yes, Within Region

Pay Range : $98,800.00-$131,733.33 Annual

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 a competitive company match.