**About Ingredion:** Join Ingredion, where innovation influences the lives of people around the world! Without even realizing it, you've already enjoyed our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your daily snacks. As a global leader in over 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here where you can make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to creating a better world with every product we create. Location: Cali Type: On-site As an IPS Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the optimization of industrial processes and managing improvement projects, ensuring the effective application of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) across all plants. This role aims to positively impact performance indicators through the implementation of continuous improvement practices, technical analysis, and management of optimization and efficiency initiatives. What You’ll Do? * Ensure full implementation of the IPS System in 100% of the plants. * Train and guide teams in the implementation of the IPS System. * Ensure effective implementation of BOPs (Best Operating Practices) and actively contribute to their development and updating. * Provide technical support to production processes focused on reducing losses, cycle times, and generating savings. * Conduct detailed technical studies on the efficiency of key processes, proposing recommendations based on data analysis. * Analyze process variables directly impacting KPIs, generating action plans for improvement. * Develop cost savings studies and manage the project portfolio in coordination with engineering teams (Process + IPS). * Lead plant capacity analysis (“Process Profile”), ensuring accurate and up-to-date information. * Review and adjust technical material lists (BOM) to improve input consumption efficiency. What Will You Bring? * Years of experience: Minimum 2 years as a leader in Continuous Improvement Processes, Project Management, or Production. * Area of specialization: Industrial, Chemical, Food Engineering or related fields. Master's degree or specialization in Project Management or Continuous Improvement Systems is optional. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, among others. Green Belt / Black Belt training or certification. * Desired behavioral traits: Leadership and teamwork skills, strategic and innovative mindset, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities, proactive decision-making to achieve corporate goals, **E**motional Intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills. Who You Are? * Required education level: Professional University degree or specialization. * Computer skills: Advanced Microsoft Office, data handling, SAP, Power BI. Why Join Ingredion? Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional total rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Build your future with us and enjoy: * Total rewards package: competitive salary and performance-based compensation that recognizes your contributions to our success. * Comprehensive benefits and wellness support: health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. * Professional growth: learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. * Employee recognition program: a culture of real-time appreciation, with customized recognition rewards globally. **Relocation Available:** Yes, Within Country