GTO Associate - Canada (Leadership Rotational Program)

by Ingredion Incorporated

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2026
Ingredion Incorporated

Job Description

GTO Associate - Canada (Leadership Rotational Program)

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.

Locations: Cardinal (Ontario), London (Ontario)

Workplace type: On-Site

As a GTO (Global Talent for Operations) Associate, you will take part in a 36-month rotational program as part of a global cohort. During the program, you will take on a new role every 12 months – building your technical skills and leadership capabilities along the way through on-the-job learning and development, strategic project work, and instructor-led training focusing on a new theme each year: 

  • Year 1: Technical Foundations 

  • Year 2: Personal Development/Cross-Functional 

  • Year 3: Leadership Development 

During this rotational development program, you will be required to move to a new location at least once – but 2 to 3 moves are encouraged to broaden your professional network and breadth of Operations experience. As a GTO Associate, you will also be enrolled in our GTO Learning Curriculum, which has three main components: Ingredion Technical, Functional and Business Content; University Partner-led Operations and Supply Chain Content; and Assessment-driven Personal and Leadership Development Content. 

Rotations could include: 

Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance/Reliability, EHSS, Quality, Production Planning, Logistics, Customer Support, Warehousing, Agribusiness, Production Scheduling, Analytics, Demand / Supply Planning, Lead / Supervisor, Corporate Engineering, Relevant International Assignment, Cross-Functional Assignment 

What you will bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (i.e., Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Business, etc.) and 0–3 years of professional experience. 

  • 3.0+ GPA / 80%+ (or academic equivalent in region). 

  • Interest in a career in the food manufacturing industry. 

  • Ability and willingness remain geographically mobile (e.g., moving at least 1 time, if not 2 to 3) throughout the full 36-month program. 

  • Strong command of the English language (verbal and written). 

Who you are:

  • A strong communicator, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports. 

  • An analytical problem solver with multi-tasking and time management skills. 

  • An emerging leader eager to accelerate your leadership career path at a global company.

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

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$74,800.00-$99,733.33 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 competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and an employer funded health spending account as well as multiple retirement savings products.

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