• Plant Manager

    FECON (Lebanon, OH)


    **Job Title:** Plant Manager

    **Manager Title** Director of Attachment Operations

    **FLSA Status:** Exempt, Full-Time

     

    FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

    Job Summary:

    The Plant Manager will plan and oversee the daily manufacturing of the Fecon Tractor Facility. This person will drive processes to proactively ensure schedule adherence and the coordination relevant activities that are critical to achieve success. The position will implement lean shop floor management tools, conduct lean training, and the overall development of a mature lean operation.

    Job Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Creates and implements a safety-first culture by use of a 6S Program and other safety programs.

    + Implements lean shop floor management methodologies.

    + Ensures staffing levels are at expected levels to meet SIOP commitments.

    + Builds problem solving culture through the use of the PDCA Process.

    + Communicates operational needs and issues effectively through the company.

    + Develops SQDC Boards that effectively communicate results and actions to improve.

    + Leads, facilitates, or identifies critical kaizen activities.

    + Develops processes to increase productivity and enhance performance.

    + Ensures that all necessary standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are being followed within the facility.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    + Development of Lean Shop Floor Management Tools.

    + Demonstrated ability to proactively drive schedule adherence.

    + Ability to quickly make decisions due to changing priorities and or changes.

    + Strong root cause analysis skills.

    + Confidently able to communicate both verbally and written.

    + Ability to develop reports or KPI’s effectively communicating interpreting or communicating results.

    + Enforcement of all related HR Policies and Procedures.

    + Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.

    Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a like role

    + Experience with OSHA Safety Standards and adherence

    + Experience with Microsoft Office

    + Experience with a MRP System

    Physical Requirements:

    + Ability to sit or stand for periods of time while performing tasks

    + Ability to lift 15 lbs.

     

    _This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice._