Lean Industrial Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer with a proven track record of driving improvements across multiple facilities to join our team in Salina, KS.

About the role

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.

Schedule

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

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

Requirements

• 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

About the company

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.