What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Analyst position at Fox Factory?
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!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch
with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary
Coordinates with key team members and process owners to improve, create and implement tools/processes used throughout a start to finish product development cycle. Brings a focused effort to address real root causes and opportunities, providing solutions with wide ranging sustained benefit.
Position Responsibilities
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field
Experience
5 years of related experience within a product development, manufacturing or related industry
Record of driving improvements and solving problems
1 years leading process or system improvement projects preferred
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.
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!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch
with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary
Coordinates with key team members and process owners to improve, create and implement tools/processes used throughout a start to finish product development cycle. Brings a focused effort to address real root causes and opportunities, providing solutions with wide ranging sustained benefit.
Position Responsibilities
- Supports projects spanning multiple aspects of FOX, focusing on continuous improvement processes, efficiency gains, and problem-solving methods utilizing lean and Six Sigma principles, tools, concepts, and methodologies.
- Creates, keeps up to date, and sustains continuous improvement processes, metrics, and tools that support the product engineering group and key team deliverables.
- Assists in identification, prioritization, and selection of potential projects to optimize existing processes and tools.
- Works across teams to define problems, analyze information, and develop then implement improvement solutions.
- Outlines and educates about continuous improvement activity that will achieve future targets, working with the organization's leadership team.
- Develops and supports training programs and coaches colleagues in the use of tools, processes and concepts that support achieving product engineering goals.
- Facilitates the spread of continuous improvement culture and drives measurable process improvement.
- Identifies barriers to project or team success and solicits help from leadership when needed.
- Interacts with colleagues and projects leaders to ensure that projects are on track and targets are met.
- Experience using Lean and Six Sigma practices
- Experience using statistical analysis tools
- Ability to perform and drive changes within a cross functional team
- Excellent presentation skills
- Good project management skills
- Ability to learn and use complex software tools
- Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties.
- Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems & gain efficiencies.
- Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
- Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
- Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
- Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field
Experience
5 years of related experience within a product development, manufacturing or related industry
Record of driving improvements and solving problems
1 years leading process or system improvement projects preferred
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.
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