This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13622696 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. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelors 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 atwww.WorkForGPM.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.