Production Planner - Production/Manufacturing

Fox Factory; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory is seeking a manufacturing planner to oversee daily build plan reporting and support production control. You will ensure material availability, expedite parts, and maintain work-order dates to meet customer orders.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, with experience in purchasing, expediting, and MRP/ERP systems; strong MS Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily creation of reports required by the planning department.
• Data input for maintenance details of the items and work orders using manual input and data uploads.
• Supports the execution of short term (0-4 weeks) production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all customer orders.
• Analyses capacity planning and material requirements advising Sales of push outs.
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, purchasing personnel, etc. on material status and production planning issues.
• Approves and implements deviations from schedules and ECNs.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Quality improvement

MS Office (Excel)

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree Or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

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:

Oversees creation of daily build plan reporting as well as other planning and maintenance reports. Supports production control in issuing and tracking work orders, ensuring that required material is supplied to the production floor, as well as expediting and prioritizing parts through the factory and maintaining scheduled dates on work orders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily creation of reports required by the planning department.
• Data input for maintenance details of the items and work orders using manual input and data uploads.
• Support the execution of both short term (0-4 weeks) production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all customer orders.
• Analyses capacity planning and material requirements advising Sales of push outs.
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, purchasing personnel, etc. on material status and production planning issues.
• Approves and implements deviations from schedules and ECNs.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proven track record of quality/continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel
• High attention to detail

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree Or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Experience:

5+ years hands on experience in manufacturing environment

Prefer experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment
• Ability to sit 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.