Lean Industrial Engineer

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. 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.

• 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

• 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