FOX Factory, Inc. – Materials Supervisor – Gainesville, GA (30504)

Job Code: *LI *PVT

About the Company:

For over three decades, FOX has been an industry leader in the design and development of high performance shock absorbers and racing suspension products for snowmobiles, mountain bikes, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, off-road cars, trucks, and SUVs.

In 1974, Bob Fox started racing his products in motocross and we haven't stopped racing since. FOX has equipped vehicles and racers that have stood atop podiums in every sport we have competed in — from the sands of Baja to the dunes of Dakar.

Our team of engineers perform rigorous tests with our athletes year round. The data we collect from performance testing and our application of that knowledge to our product is what separates FOX from every other suspension company.

Position Overview:

Plans, directs and coordinates activities relating to the materials department activities including safety, quality, productivity and employee relations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Supervises the Materials department’s Team Leaders, Kitters / Pullers and Forklift Truck Drivers.

Plans, directs and coordinates movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.

Assist the Materials Manager in appropriate manpower requirements.

Assist in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.

Leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.

Trains employees on their job duties and responsibilities; cross-trains as necessary.

Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and schedules.

Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to.

Collaborates with the Department and HR Managers in administering disciplinary action, when necessary.

Maintains employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies Provides timely feedback on work performance and performance reviews.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team oriented and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.

Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.

Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.

Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team oriented and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.
Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.
Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP.

We look forward to hearing from you!