Lean Industrial Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement across multiple facilities in North Central Kansas. This on-site role in Salina, KS involves hands-on projects and close collaboration with shop floors and management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Lean background, 5+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency with MS Office. Occasional travel up to 50% may be required during project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years lean engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Strong lean principles background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in fabrication, weld, paint, and assembly is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to eliminate non-value activities in production.
• Assess feasibility and cost effectiveness of projects.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operations data for efficient use of labor and equipment.
• Implement new methods to improve operations and minimize costs.
• Communicate results with data-driven insights and drive change across facilities.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office: Excel

Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Word

Job description

Lean Industrial Engineer - Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer with a proven track record of driving improvements across multiple facilities. 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