Job Information
The Fechheimer Brothers Company Industrial Engineer in Hodgenville, Kentucky
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Nationwide Plant - Hodgenville, KY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Engineering
Description
Corporate Industrial Engineer
Company Background:
Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.
Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross and Vertx to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.
At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.
Benefits Offered:
Competitive Pay
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
FSA and HRA Accounts
Long and Short-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Position Summary:
The candidate will use their skills and experience to improve operator output, reduce WIP levels, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. The candidate will also be able to conduct research to find and implement the latest apparel manufacturing technologies into the production lines to reduce cost and improve quality.
Responsibilities:
Monitor production levels of each operation and implement process changes to increase operator efficiencies.
Monitor daily production and identify those areas that are creating bottlenecks and come up with solutions to the problems.
Extract data from the production control program to share with plant management on a daily basis.
Perform data entry and maintain the production control system so accurate daily/weekly/monthly reports on production can be shared and analyzed with plant management.
Conduct time studies and set manufacturing production rates
Safety champion for location and follow OSHA guidelines and regulations
Additional duties may vary
Qualifications:
Background in apparel manufacturing processes through formal education and/or on the job training. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.
Work will be in a mix of office and on sewing floor. Travel to additional manufacturing locations will be required.
Required knowledge of:
Apparel Manufacturing, 5 years (Required)
ISO 9001
TSS - modular manufacturing
Piece rate production programs
OSHA
Physical Requirements:
Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.
Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree (foreign degree equivalent acceptable) in Industrial Engineering and 2 years' experience in the following job functions as applied to apparel manufacturing as an Industrial Engineer or in any related occupational title:
Monitor production levels of each operation and implement process changes to increase operator efficiencies using TSS( Toyota Sewing System) for modular manufacturing.
Conduct production analysis time studies and set manufacturing production rates
Perform data analysis using ISO 9001 quality management system to produce daily/weekly/monthly reports on production to be shared with plant management
Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and governmental regulations
Compensation is $102,076/year
Travel is within the United States 2-3 days per week
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
