Lean Industrial Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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Full Time Professional Salina, KS, US
3 days ago Requisition
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.
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 .
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