On-Site Lean Industrial Engineer: Optimize Ops & Labor

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. based in Salina, KS, is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities. This on-site role supports projects in North Central Kansas, with a Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule.

Responsibilities include eliminating non-value activities, evaluating project feasibility, and optimizing labor and equipment usage. Travel up to 50% and adherence to OSHA safety standards are required.

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

Responsibilities

• Be 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 for efficient utilization of workers and equipment
• Implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and increase labor/materials utilization
• Liaise between shop floor and upper management to drive change and present results
• Day travel up to 50% through North Central Kansas
• Follow all safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

5 years lean engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. based in Salina, KS, is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities. This on-site role supports projects in North Central Kansas, with a Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule.

Responsibilities include eliminating non-value activities, evaluating project feasibility, and optimizing labor and equipment usage. Travel up to 50% and adherence to OSHA safety standards are required.