Lean Industrial Engineer

About the role

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.

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

Skills

• 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

Schedule

Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.