Lean Industrial Engineer

Great Plains Mfg; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities in North Central Kansas. This on-site role supports hands-on projects in Salina, KS, collaborating with shop floor teams to eliminate waste and improve production efficiency.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of lean experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years lean engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong lean principles and data-driven approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to eliminate non-value activities in production.
• Assess feasibility and cost effectiveness for projects.
• Analyze workforce utilization and facility layout for efficiency.
• Implement new methods to reduce costs and improve labor/materials utilization.
• Travel up to 50% in North Central Kansas.
• Adhere to Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Full Time Professional Salina, KS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4954

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer with a proven track record of driving improvements across multiple facilities to join our team. This individual will help further develop our continuous improvement culture by collaborating in hands-on projects at multiple facilities throughout North Central Kansas.

This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for being a "change agent" to eliminate/reduce non-value activities in production
• Determine feasibility and cost effectiveness for projects
• Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment
• Implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
• Strong analysis skills and speaks with data/facts
• Proactively identify and scope out areas of opportunities
• Liaison between shop floor and upper management to drive change and present results
• Day travel up to 50% through North Central Kansas
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require additional qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering; 5 years of lean engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of experience and education
• Strong background in lean principles
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Manufacturing experience in fabrication, weld, paint, and assembly helpful

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .