County economic-development organization supporting 50+ manufacturers and industrial employers
Go McPherson is the economic-development arm of McPherson County, Kansas, tasked with attracting and retaining skilled talent across a diversified industrial base. The tech stack (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP, PLC controls, Lean Six Sigma) and active projects (CAD standardization, ERP conversion, lean distribution automation) reflect a region focused on modern manufacturing operations—not typical advertising work. The hiring pattern (operations, manufacturing, and engineering roles dominating; mostly junior and mid-level talent) shows they are actively recruiting for employers rather than promoting the county passively.
Notable leadership hires: Director
Go McPherson promotes McPherson County as a destination for industrial employment and quality of life. The county hosts over 50 manufacturing and industrial employers, ranging from automotive suppliers to heavy equipment manufacturers. The organization operates a talent pipeline and business-attraction function, with active recruitment across operations, manufacturing, healthcare, and engineering roles. Projects include supply-chain optimization, new product development tooling standardization, and ERP-system implementation across the regional industrial base. Pain points cluster around equipment reliability, waste reduction, and production efficiency—core concerns for the manufacturers they represent.
McPherson County is home to 50+ industries, with primary strength in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Active hiring spans operations, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and sales roles across the region.
Major tools include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP ERP, CAD/CAM, CNC programming, and Allen-Bradley PLC controls. Lean Six Sigma and SPC methods are standard across production operations.
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