Lean & Reliability Manager – Bakery Operations

Rise Baking Company, LLC; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, disability, and

Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Rise Baking Company, LLC in Bonner Springs, KS seeks a seasoned engineer to lead continuous improvement and reliability projects across the production facility. The role centers on applying TPM and lean methods to improve line performance, asset effectiveness, and cost efficiency while working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. A strong candidate will manage multiple initiatives and drive practical, measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, business, or finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering, preferably with food packaging and bakery equipment.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Lean-minded thinker with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of product quality, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement programs and workplace organization standards.
• Use TPM and lean flow methods to optimize asset and people effectiveness and production rates.
• Develop and manage reliability improvement plans for employees and assets.
• Lead training programs to support reliability initiatives.
• Lead testing and startup for packaging materials and equipment; assist startups on new projects.
• Provide technical ops support for capital projects and early management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

TPM

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Rise Baking Company, LLC in Bonner Springs, KS seeks a seasoned engineer to lead continuous improvement and reliability projects across the production facility. The role centers on applying TPM and lean methods to improve line performance, asset effectiveness, and cost efficiency while working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. A strong candidate will manage multiple initiatives and drive practical, measurable improvements.