Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Lead New Plant & Lean

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Kubota Construction Equipment Division, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our new Salina facility. You will learn and implement the Kubota Production System (KPS) here in Salina, leading the ME team to set up the CTL process from prototype to final production, in coordination with Kubota R&D. The role is on site in Salina, KS with a 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. schedule Monday through Thursday; you will mentor engineers, lead capacity planning, and ensure safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in an engineering role.
• Experience in leading lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe working environment through training, regular communication, auditing for safe practices, and inspection findings.
• Learn KPS principles and teach/coach KPS to the ME team and implement in the new plant.
• Build a new ME team at the new Salina plant with strong leadership.
• Manage ME department staff, including reviews and addressing concerns.
• Develop or revise standard work with production to achieve quality targets.
• Create the ME schedule and adjust staffing to meet schedules.
• Participate in capacity planning and efficient use of equipment and people.
• Inspect machines to ensure operating quality and utilization.
• Manage department KPI’s: Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost.
• Mentor engineers to drive growth and succession planning.
• Follow safety regulations and wear protective equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Kubota Construction Equipment Division, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our new Salina facility. You will learn and implement the Kubota Production System (KPS) here in Salina, leading the ME team to set up the CTL process from prototype to final production, in coordination with Kubota R&D. The role is on site in Salina, KS with a 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. schedule Monday through Thursday; you will mentor engineers, lead capacity planning, and ensure safety