Industrial Engineering Manager: Lean Manufacturing Leader

Kalmar

Ottawa (KS)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual merit increase

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kalmar Solutions LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager for the Ottawa, Kansas manual assembly plant. You will lead a team of industrial engineers, optimize production processes, and champion lean initiatives to improve throughput and quality across operations.

You will collaborate with production, design, and supply chain functions, manage facility layouts and capital equipment, and drive safety and operational excellence. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Proven track record of managing people, specifically with demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Industrial Engineers.
Manufacturing background with manual assembly environment and production systems expertise.
Lean manufacturing leadership and continuous improvement project experience in an industrial setting.
Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop Industrial Engineers to support manufacturing goals.
Process Optimization: Improve workflows to reduce lead times and waste, boosting efficiency.
Lean Implementation: Drive 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping across the floor.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with production, design, and supply chain to resolve issues.
Project Management: Oversee facility layout updates and capital equipment installations to maximize throughput and safety.