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Process Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a directly related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and no annual lottery exemption exists for this role.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Process Lead Jobs
Frame your degree as directly related
Process Lead roles clear the H-1B specialty occupation bar only when your degree field maps precisely to operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain. A general business degree often triggers an RFE, so document how your coursework directly supports the process management duties.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Process Lead occupation before your offer conversation so you know the DOL floor and can negotiate above it.
Target manufacturers with active LCA filing history
Process Lead sponsorship concentrates in discrete manufacturing, food processing, and logistics. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for operations roles, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared the internal approval process.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If your engineering or operations degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you apply. Many Process Lead hiring managers and immigration attorneys require a NACES-member evaluation to confirm your three- or four-year degree meets U.S. equivalency standards.
Clarify whether the role is exempt from the H-1B cap
Process Lead positions at universities, nonprofit research organizations, or government entities are cap-exempt, meaning USCIS accepts petitions year-round without the annual lottery. If you're open to those sectors, your sponsorship timeline is not tied to the April registration window.
Ask HR about PERM timing during the offer stage
If you're on H-1B and want a path to permanent residence, ask the employer whether they sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for this role and what their standard PERM timeline looks like. Starting that conversation at the offer stage, not two years in, keeps your options open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job is scoped. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like industrial engineering, operations management, or manufacturing engineering. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, or substitutes significant experience for a degree, the petition is more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types realistically cover Process Lead sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Process Lead roles and requires a qualifying degree in a directly related field. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession such as engineer. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is also available through PERM labor certification for employers willing to support permanent residence.
How do I find Process Lead employers who actually sponsor visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history for operations and process management roles. The platform shows companies that have filed LCAs for comparable positions, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than ones encountering it for the first time.
Can a Process Lead position qualify for a TN visa?
Only if the role genuinely falls under a USMCA-listed profession and you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Industrial engineer and certain management-of-engineering roles can qualify, but a purely operational or supervisory Process Lead without an engineering-specific degree typically does not meet the TN profession list criteria. The job duties and your credentials both need to align with an enumerated TN category.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Process Lead?
A detailed job description tying each core duty to a specific area of your degree field carries the most weight. Supporting documents include an org chart showing how the role sits within a technical function, your official transcripts, and any professional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or quality systems. If your employer has sponsored this role title before, prior certified LCAs for similar positions can reinforce the specialty occupation argument.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Process Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.