Auto Ops Manager

Fanatics Collectibles; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles in the Dallas area leads autograph card operations, building out a high-caliber team and core processes for quality control of unsigned inventory produced in our digital workflow.

The role drives end-to-end QC for unsigned and signed autograph cards, partners with Athlete Partnerships, Brand, and Manufacturing, and supervises QC staff to ensure on-time delivery and data integrity across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, finance, or a related field.
• 6-8 years in manufacturing or production with 3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience leading large teams with coaching and developing talent.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience owning large data sets and executive-level reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Stands up and manages Quality process of unsigned inventory produced in the Fanatics Collectibles Digital Workflow.
• Manages end-to-end quality control for unsigned and signed autograph stickers and cards.
• Communicates with Athlete Partnerships, Brand, and Manufacturing to resolve issues in the product lifecycle.
• Leads QC Supervisors and Leads, ensuring productivity, output, and coaching.
• Manages data integrity across components, player payments, and program assessments.
• Creates and tracks QC KPIs (unsigned/signed cards, defect rates, throughput).
• Oversees Data Entry to ensure accurate on-card inventory and on-time pack outs.
• Manages QC backlog with burndown plans and clear timelines.
• Trains new associates and conducts monthly retraining.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Analytics/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

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.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Manager to lead key components of our autograph card processes. This individual will be accountable for building out the team & core processes for quality control of unsigned inventory produced in our new digital workflow. This team member will also have a hand in process improvement across all of Autograph Operations core processes leveraging experience in an operational role, data, tools, and AI. This role serves as a leader within our department and is responsible for ensuring that autographs that make it into our product are of the highest caliber, inventoried & documented properly, and delivered on-time for production. The ideal candidate is someone with high integrity, a self-starter with strong analytical skills, experience leading teams and developing employees, manufacturing and/or product management background preferred. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.

Responsibilities

• Stands up & manages Quality process of unsigned inventory produced in the Fanatics Collectible Digital Workflow, taking key learnings from current processes.
• Manages the end-to-end quality control process for unsigned and signed autograph stickers and cards.
• Effectively communicates with Athlete Partnerships and Brand teams to resolve issues/discrepancies related to sticker autographs. Liaises between Athlete Partnerships, Brand, and Manufacturing to ensure a smooth end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Leads team of QC Supervisors and Leads, accountable for productivity, output, & coaching.
• Manages all data integrity across all components, player payments, and program assessments.
• Creates and tracks quality control KPI's, to include unsigned cards/stickers received, signed cards/stickers received, defect rates, throughput/hour, and other critical KPI's.
• Responsible for managing Data Entry team, ensuring on-card inventory is organized/accurate, data entry is accurate and complete, and 100% on-time delivery of pack outs to vendors.
• Manages QC Backlog, ensuring backlog has clear burndown plan with appropriate communication on timelines.
• Supervises quality control training to newly onboarded associates and re-trainings for existing associates monthly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Analytics, Finance, or a relatable field, required.
• 6-8 years working experience, 3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments, preferred.
• Experience building and leading large teams with a track record for coaching and developing new talent
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and leadership skills.
• Prior experience with owning large sets of data & ability to make critical decisions based on trends over time.
• Past experience owning executive-level reporting and communications & ability to work with leaders in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint), required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 40+ pounds, required.
• Prior experience with Power BI and other data visualization tools, a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.

Work Location

This role is based in the Dallas area and requires the ability to travel between our offices in Sunnyvale, Coppell, and Allen to support business operations.

As set forth in Fanatics Collectibles’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.