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Plant Manager-Mechanical

Faith Technologies · Olathe, KS

Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Travel
15%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Faith Technologies (industrial) in Olathe, KS.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma
Day to day
about 15% travel

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 8 other live reliability postings in Kansas.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 56%
  • Root cause 44%
  • EHS / safety 33%
  • ✓ Lean 22%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 22%
  • OEE 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Faith Technologies

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • The posting says about 15% travel. Between which sites?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Faith Technologies in Olathe

4 other open roles at this site.

Full description from Faith TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field required. Master's preferred. Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar experience preferred.

Experience: 7-10 years required. 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years as a Plant or Operations Manager, with a proven track record of implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing principles.

Travel: 0-15%

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Key responsibilities

  • ◆Provide leadership and vision for plant operations, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • ◆Inspire and develop leaders across Production, Materials, Quality and Engineering.
  • ◆Delivering key business results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
  • ◆Drive Operational Excellence through Lean tools, systems thinking and problem-solving.
  • ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain to support business objectives
  • ◆Champion our Key Behaviors: People First, We Work Together, and We Learn and Grow.
  • ◆Monitor KPIs and take proactive steps to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive customer satisfaction
  • ◆Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
  • ◆Act as a change agent—driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and innovation
  • ◆Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and

responsibilities

described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and

requirements

may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

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You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care .

The Mechanical Plant Manager role is strategic and people-driven and will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations within our facility. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team culture. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, a commitment to developing people, and a passion for operational excellence.

As Mechanical Plant Manager, you will play a key role in executing our Lean Operating System and ensuring alignment with company goals and values, including our key behaviors of: People First, We Work Together, and We Learn and Grow.

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