Lean Industrial Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

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 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.

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 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 .