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H-1B visa jobs as a Process Lead are available at manufacturers, logistics firms, and industrial operations companies that sponsor foreign nationals for specialty occupation roles built around engineering, operations management, or industrial technology degrees. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring you for an initial three-year status period.
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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.
TITLE: Process Lead
LOCATION: North Kansas City
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
Ingredion is hiring a Process Lead to provide ownership of technical solutions to unit operations. This position supports and ensures proper response to process upsets and changes within the unit, including managing assigned operations and tasks in various areas to meet the NKC Plant’s safety, environmental, quality, cost, and customer delivery goals. The Process Lead serves on task forces, cross-functional teams, committees, and works shift assignments in the unit as needed.
What you will do:
As a Process Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for day-to-day production, maintenance, engineering support, and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
- Backup as the gatekeeper for unit maintenance notification approval release for Maintenance and Reliability Planning and Scheduling. Primary function is inputting and tracking operator observation notifications, From Operator Care (FOC), Safety notifications, Quality notifications, and operational needs from the Maintenance and Reliability team.
- Responsible for the inventory and organization of operations consumables. i.e sample cups, cards, remote lab consumables, chemicals, hydration, shipping and receiving supplies, etc.
- Participates in and leads the department Quality program for accountability of operator inputs and oversees the GMP/Glass and Brittle and Housekeeping responsibilities of associates and contractors. Responsible for department completion, delegation and reporting on QAR compliance and closure.
- Supporting employee development of associates through organizing the department skill matrix, the execution of computer-based training (CBT’s), Intelex compliance, Operator Work Diagnostics (OWD), and operator job qualifications.
- Responsible as the backup for scheduling hourly associates for the departments and execution of the employee attendance points assessment policy.
- Backup for associate employee payroll reconciliation and processing weekly.
- Accountable for Department 5S, Operator Asset Care (OAC), and FCA programs and execution. Participate in weekly continuous improvement routines in the department of Tier 2 and N5. Leads Tier 1 for first shift and reports out to the department manager in daily Tier 2.
- Accountable for new operational and quality systems for the department. Planning, execution, communication, and verification of new projects and systems implemented in the department.
- Accountable for monitoring of equipment, health and condition interacting with the Traction system.
- Coverage for Plant Coordinator vacancies, shortages, or absences when required.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or 5 years of demonstrated technical experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
- Decision-making ability, planning, and time management skills.
Who you are:
- Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crisis situations.
- Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development.
- Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
- Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
- Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality, and Safety standards.
- Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.
- Ability to support night and weekend issues when needed.
Relocation Available? No
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.
- 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.
Pay Range:
$84,400.00-$112,533.33 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.
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.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
About Ingredion:
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.
TITLE: Process Lead
LOCATION: North Kansas City
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
Ingredion is hiring a Process Lead to provide ownership of technical solutions to unit operations. This position supports and ensures proper response to process upsets and changes within the unit, including managing assigned operations and tasks in various areas to meet the NKC Plant’s safety, environmental, quality, cost, and customer delivery goals. The Process Lead serves on task forces, cross-functional teams, committees, and works shift assignments in the unit as needed.
What you will do:
As a Process Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for day-to-day production, maintenance, engineering support, and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
- Backup as the gatekeeper for unit maintenance notification approval release for Maintenance and Reliability Planning and Scheduling. Primary function is inputting and tracking operator observation notifications, From Operator Care (FOC), Safety notifications, Quality notifications, and operational needs from the Maintenance and Reliability team.
- Responsible for the inventory and organization of operations consumables. i.e sample cups, cards, remote lab consumables, chemicals, hydration, shipping and receiving supplies, etc.
- Participates in and leads the department Quality program for accountability of operator inputs and oversees the GMP/Glass and Brittle and Housekeeping responsibilities of associates and contractors. Responsible for department completion, delegation and reporting on QAR compliance and closure.
- Supporting employee development of associates through organizing the department skill matrix, the execution of computer-based training (CBT’s), Intelex compliance, Operator Work Diagnostics (OWD), and operator job qualifications.
- Responsible as the backup for scheduling hourly associates for the departments and execution of the employee attendance points assessment policy.
- Backup for associate employee payroll reconciliation and processing weekly.
- Accountable for Department 5S, Operator Asset Care (OAC), and FCA programs and execution. Participate in weekly continuous improvement routines in the department of Tier 2 and N5. Leads Tier 1 for first shift and reports out to the department manager in daily Tier 2.
- Accountable for new operational and quality systems for the department. Planning, execution, communication, and verification of new projects and systems implemented in the department.
- Accountable for monitoring of equipment, health and condition interacting with the Traction system.
- Coverage for Plant Coordinator vacancies, shortages, or absences when required.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or 5 years of demonstrated technical experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
- Decision-making ability, planning, and time management skills.
Who you are:
- Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crisis situations.
- Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development.
- Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
- Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
- Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality, and Safety standards.
- Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.
- Ability to support night and weekend issues when needed.
Relocation Available? No
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.
- 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.
Pay Range:
$84,400.00-$112,533.33 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.
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.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
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Map your degree to Process Lead duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Process Lead and cross-reference your degree field against the listed tasks. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation fit at the job-duty level, so documenting that your industrial engineering or operations management degree directly supports each core duty strengthens the I-129 petition.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the wage level early prevents offers that cannot clear the certification threshold.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filings for Process Lead and related operations roles. Filtering by employers who have already navigated the certification process reduces the risk of sponsoring an employer who is unfamiliar with manufacturing or industrial specialty occupation requirements.
Confirm each worksite appears on the certified LCA
If your Process Lead role involves rotating across production facilities or client sites, each worksite must be listed on its own certified LCA before you work there. Flag multi-site responsibilities to your employer's immigration counsel early so additional LCA filings are built into the project timeline.
File before your OPT or prior status expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or a prior H-1B, USCIS must receive the I-129 petition before your current authorization ends. For cap-subject positions, the selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window with USCIS and build your job search timeline backward from that deadline.
Document production metrics that demonstrate degree-level work
Employers supporting a specialty occupation argument for Process Lead roles benefit from job descriptions that tie your duties to applied engineering or systems analysis, not just supervisory headcount. Gather performance data, process improvement reports, and technical specifications that show the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
H-1B Visa Process Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Process Lead positions qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires applying engineering, industrial technology, or operations management principles at a degree level. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not just the title. Employers strengthen the petition by writing job descriptions that tie each core duty to degree-level knowledge and by documenting industry norms showing similar roles require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Process Lead position?
Industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and operations management are the most defensible degree fields for Process Lead H-1B petitions. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job's technical duties. A general business or unrelated science degree may require a more detailed specialty occupation argument supported by industry standards and expert opinion letters.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Process Lead jobs?
Search Migrate Mate for Process Lead and operations roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on companies that have already filed LCAs for similar roles reduces onboarding friction, since their HR and legal teams are already familiar with DOL certification requirements and specialty occupation documentation for manufacturing and industrial positions.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Process Lead role moves to a different facility?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you begin working there. If your employer reassigns you to a facility not covered by your current LCA, they must file a new LCA for that location and, depending on the material change, may need to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS. Moving sites without an updated LCA puts both you and your employer out of compliance.
How long does H-1B status last for a Process Lead, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is granted for an initial period of up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific timing thresholds under AC21 portability rules. Your employer must file an I-129 extension petition before your current status expires to maintain lawful status.