Process Improvement Manager

The role

The Process Improvement Manager will deliver improvements in safety, quality, cost and customer service across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role involves learning the trading card manufacturing process and participating in day-to-day facility operations.

What you will do

• Develop process documentation and standard work procedures.
• Support process and value stream mapping activities.
• Identify and lead process improvement activities across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Define labor and cost standards for various processes.
• Investigate new technologies and equipment to improve process efficiency.
• Work with the production and maintenance teams to commission new equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving sessions to address issues related to safety, quality and delivery.
• Support training of hourly and salary team members.
• Track performance to KPIs and report on variances.
• Execute other tasks in support of facility operations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management or other relevant field
• Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish
• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• 2+ years of work experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge of CI systems and methodologies including TPM, Lean, Six Sigma
• Strong Excel ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional projects
• Knowledge of EHS, quality, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems
• Work is performed in an administrative office setting
• Must be flexible and available to work extended hours when necessary

About the company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. It is part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem which includes a digital sports platform.