Line Lead 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs 5am-3:30pm)

Fox Factory, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing production lead to guide daily team activities, drive quality and efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery in a dynamic factory setting.

You will mentor line staff, monitor processes, and implement improvements while upholding safety and environmental standards. Strong leadership and Lean manufacturing knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capability and experience.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge (5S, Lean Manufacturing, technical drawing understanding).
• General computer skills (Email, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Gives direction and improvement recommendations for manufacturing processes.
• Ensures compliance with quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Assists with inventory, packaging, shipping/receiving and general facility maintenance as needed.
• Projects staffing for daily and future production needs.
• Monitors machinery, processes and work layouts to recommend improvements.
• May conduct safety and training programs for the production line.
• Mentors line staff and facilitates problem solving.
• Maintains and coaches standard work practices across all processes.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Computer skills (Email, Excel)

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide.

Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side‑by‑side vehicles, on‑road vehicles with and without off‑road capabilities, off‑road vehicles and trucks, all‑terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks.

Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts.

But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

Position Summary

Leads and motivates team quality performance, cost parameters, accuracy and speed within a manufacturing production line environment. Arranges daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow, quality production and timely delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Gives direction and improvement recommendations for manufacturing processes.
• Ensures compliance with quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Assists with inventory, packaging, shipping/receiving and general facility maintenance as needed.
• Projects staffing for daily and future production needs.
• Monitors machinery, processes and work layouts to recommend improvements.
• May conduct safety and training programs for the production line.
• Mentors line staff and facilitates problem solving.
• Maintains and coaches standard work practices across all processes.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Strong leadership capability and experience
• Strong manufacturing knowledge (5S, Lean Manufacturing, technical drawing understanding)
• General computer skills (Email, Excel)

Position Qualifications

• Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing experience and people leadership required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Production/Manufacturing environment
• Lifts up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.

Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.