Manager, QA

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Position Summary:

• The Quality Assurance Manager ensures that all Topps and Fanatics Collectibles products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality, integrity, and timeliness. The Quality Assurance Manager also focuses on optimizing automation, processes, managing staff and maintaining safety standards within the plant. This position interfaces with a range of internal product development teams and the breadth of our external supply chain. The Quality Assurance Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Compliance. 
• This position is in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is in person.

• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as production demands.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years in quality assurance and managing teams in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role

Quality Assurance Experience:

• Experience in developing and maintaining quality control systems
• Proven ability to manage quality assurance programs and ensure compliance within set standards
• Proven ability to work cross functionally to define quality parameters, align SOP’s, work instructions, training material and implementation
• Experience with conducting quality process audits and addressing quality issues

Production Experience:

• Extensive experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record of managing quality operations and meeting production targets with regards to on time delivery, utilization, efficiency and scrap.
• Experience with implementing and managing lean manufacturing initiatives

Management Experience:

• Significant experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a busy manufacturing setting
• Experience leading and developing a diverse team of production workers
• Proven ability to manage and optimize resources effectively
• Bilingual a plus

Process Improvement Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and optimization
• Track record of implementing successful process improvement initiatives
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies a plus

Safety and Compliance Experience:

• Proven track record of mainta