Job Title:
Inventory Control Production Team Support – Bicycle Control Kitter
Company/Organization:
Bike Friday, Eugene OR
Job Description:
Inventory Control Production Team Support – Bicycle Control Kitter

Do you love creating order and feel the need to organize everything around you? Do you love bicycles / bicycle components and working on a team? This position could be fulfilling if you do.

Green Gear Cycling (Bike Friday) is an internationally recognized manufacturer of high performance folding bicycles for traveling and utilitarian/commuting use. Many of our designs are the market benchmark product. We employ lean manufacturing techniques (Toyota Production System) to hand fabricate the bicycles here in Eugene OR. We practice open book financial management.

We are looking for that special someone to join our team. Bike Friday is a mass customizer that relies on the Inventory Control / Kitter person to maintain accurate inventory and prepare the bicycle component kits for production.

Requisite Skills:
Hyper organized- You will be responsible for receiving all of the bicycle components into inventory and kitting all of the bicycles entering production. This must be done in a timely and organized manner. Done correctly, production sails through bikes; done improperly, the production is hobbled to a standstill.
Problem solving skills- Half of your time should be used for kitting bikes; the other half is for answering bells, receiving components into inventory, general inventory control, and problem solving/ improvements of the area.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Previous inventory experience is quite helpful.
Strong attention to detail.
A good memory will make the job easier and quicker.
Comfortable with computers and business systems.
A firm believer of the concept of continuous improvement with experience that reflects this.
Employ Lean Manufacturing Just-in-Time Inventory Management techniques. This knowledge and application of techniques is preferred but can be learned.
Bicycle component experience or knowledge preferred but not required.

Benefits include profit sharing, 401K, health insurance with vision, covered bike parking, shower facilities, discount on bike parts, paid holidays, shop privileges and, you get yourself a personal bike on the company’s dime. We are family friendly. Wages are based upon merit, not seniority. Bike Friday loves diversity & encourages all interested, qualifying parties to inquire.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please download our Employment Application at www (dot) bikefriday (dot) com/employment, and follow the directions for completing the application. We want to get to know you, so email your application to jobs (at) bikefriday.com or fax it to us at 541.687.0403 along with your resume. Bike Friday is an equal opportunity employer who honors diversity.