Technical Training Specialist

Posted: 04/06/2026

Skilled and Trades

Technical Training Specialist

LOCATION: South Sioux City, NE 68776

REPORTS TO: Unit Manager or higher at the reporting location, with a dotted line to the US/CAN Operations Training Manager

SUPERVISION:

This is an individual contributor role, without direct reports. The position requires close collaboration with department and plant leaders, as well as cross functional teams. The role works under the direct guidance and strategic alignment of the US/CAN Operations Training Team and may provide support at both the site and regional level.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.

If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:

The chance to make a difference:

No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.

Passionate people motivated to excel:

Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset.

A warm, welcoming environment:

At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day.

A place where you can grow personally and professionally

We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.

An environment that enables innovation and collaboration

We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Technical Training Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and tracking process and technical skills training within manufacturing plants. This role ensures employees are properly trained and qualified to perform their jobs effectively and safely. Working closely with department leadership, the Technical Training Specialist identifies training gaps, implements targeted solutions, and supports continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential functions supporting plant processes and technical skills training include the following tasks:

Collaborate with department leadership to develop, manage, maintain, and track job skills qualification programs and monitor versatility trends.
Maintain a consistent method of evaluating and documenting job skill qualifications and program training effectiveness
Develop and maintain technical skills matrices and career paths for associate-level and maintenance positions.
If applicable, lead and execute the implementation of Project Tiphys. Develop proficiency levels within operations positions and establish clear criteria that can be assessed to enhance employees' capabilities.
Provide incite for skills progression programs for technological skill advances within Maintenance, Reliability and Utilities.
In collaboration with the department and Ingredion Performance System (IPS) leadership, analyze field and digital assessment data to identify training gaps and address them through targeted programs.
Update and maintain training checklists, SOPs, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and process control documents to reflect current plant operations for training purposes.
Develop, manage, and maintain annual training calendars for process and technical skills training.
Partner with local HR to assist new associates, when applicable, during new hire orientation.
Implement, manage, and maintain the prerequisite onboarding program "Project Bedrock" for new hires.
Partner with EHS&S and Quality Departments to identify, assign, and track mandatory training for compliance and audit requirements.
Ensure all safety and quality/GMP programs and procedures are followed, including preparation of required documentation.
Partner with local HR to monitor upcoming job transitions and develop systems/programs to capture legacy knowledge. (ex. retirements)
Partner with Unit and IPS Leadership on the development, execution, and tracking of IPS programs within departments.
Identify opportunities to innovate and improve technical skills training by exploring new technologies and methods to stay competitive in the industry.
Engage in continuous learning about the process and seek additional training to increase knowledge.
Assist with managing the training budget for process and technical skills training.
If applicable, attend Tier meetings for departments, shifts, and employees to ensure operational efficiency.
Attend meetings to communicate training statuses, programs, and gaps to Plant Leadership.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
High School Diploma or GED required
Read, write, and speak English
Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
Intermediate to advanced understanding of manufacturing plant operations processes and technical skills training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and leadership.
Ability to validate training and qualification of associates through observation and verbal testing.
Ability to analyze field and digital assessment data to identify training gaps and develop targeted programs.
Knowledge of safety and quality (GMP/ISO) programs and procedures, including compliance and audit requirements.
Capability to provide constructive feedback to improve operating efficiency, quality, customer service, and safety.
Commitment to continuous learning and seeking additional training to increase knowledge.
Willingness to explore new technologies and methods to enhance technical skills training.
Demonstrated experience analyzing training needs, identifying performance gaps and root causes, and recommending solutions to achieve desired performance outcomes.
Demonstrated technical competence through training and/or experience to provide perspective about prerequisites and adjacent projects/experiences to enhance the learning objectives.
Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and successfully manage multiple priorities.
Ability to train/pass on knowledge/understanding of how to transfer knowledge and expectations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Knowledgeable and proficient in all Microsoft office tools.
Knowledgeable and proficient in collaboration and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
Experience leading and developing training programs in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience in project management skills and the ability to facilitate organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects.
Prior experience in maintaining accurate records, training checklists, SOPs, work instructions, and other process control documents
Experience in leading and/or managing a team directly or indirectly.
Basic understanding of managing training budgets.
Additional Language proficiency: Spanish

THIS POSITION IS WELL-SUITED FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE:

Strong service and employee experience orientation.
Effective Project Management skills.
Flexible to work across multiple units and/ or departments.
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
Strong analytic, critical, creative, and conceptual thinking skills.
Are willing to occasionally work extended hours (possibly on weekends depending on the needs of the business to meet critical timelines and function in a regional / global environment).
Communicate effectively and professionally.
Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong facilitation and presentation skills, with proven ability to lead in a team environment
Have strong facilitation and consulting skills.
Have attention to detail and have a strong drive for results.
Demonstrated teamwork and customer service-oriented skills with the proven ability to interface with personnel at all levels to create a positive learning environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout a food manufacturing facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas.
Able to sit/work at a desk for extended periods of time doing things such as analytical work or reports, which require focus while utilizing a computer.

Relocation Available? No

Job Grade: E

If you are inspired by professional challenges and the rewards that come from a high level of performance, then Ingredion is the company for you. At Ingredion you can be a member of a globally connected team inspired to achieve great things.

We believe in the power of our people to work together to seize opportunities, overcome obstacles and exceed expectations. Each day, individuals make a meaningful difference in the quality of our products and the success of our technology and operations and, in turn, the quality of life for consumers.

A career at Ingredion combines the benefits and professional opportunities afforded a $7 billion leader in our industry with the dynamic environment and team-driven culture you’d expect in a much smaller company. Despite its global scope and the advancement opportunities that come with it, Ingredion has the intimacy of a mid-size company, one where different perspective are sought and where relationships matter.