Production & Sourcing Manager

FUNBOY; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

Paid holidays

Company paid health benefits in dental

401k plan with company contribution

Job summary

FUNBOY, a Los Angeles–based brand of inflatable lifestyle products, seeks a Production and Sourcing Manager to oversee end-to-end production with overseas manufacturing partners, quality control, and compliance with the company’s manufacturing code of conduct.

You will manage multiple product lines, ensure on-time delivery, monitor supplier capacity, and lead KPI-driven improvements while traveling to factories in Asia as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with overseas/Asian factories and large-scale production.
• Track record with major retailers (Walmart, Target, Amazon).
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and negotiate.
• Highly collaborative, cross-functional, strong communication.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Highly organized and process-driven.

Responsibilities

• Partner with overseas co-manufacturers on day-to-day production operations.
• Participate in weekly Demand/Supply team meetings.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all Funboy products and components.
• Manage the development and production of multiple products and product lines.
• Ensure production is executed on time, in full and within lead times.
• Maintain visibility to supplier lead times and capacity at co-manufacturing sites.
• Drive opportunities for production efficiency and reduced lead times.
• Partner with co-manufacturers and component suppliers to identify cost reduction or quality improvements.
• Create and maintain 3rd party Quality Control requests across all POs and review QC reports by PO.

Skills

Overseas manufacturing

Co-Manufacturing

ERP systems

Project management

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

NetSuite

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Production and Sourcing Manager role is responsible for the end to end management of product production, from factory sourcing through quality control and compliance with FUNBOY’s overseas manufacturing partners.

The Production & Sourcing Manager will oversee execution of finished good production ensuring on-time, high-quality, on budget, and efficient manufacturing. This individual will evaluate current and future needs of the business leveraging strategic partnerships with Funboy’s Co-Manufacturing, Component and Raw Material suppliers for maximized efficiency while ensuring compliance to FUNBOY’s manufacturing code of conduct and international compliance requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with co-manufacturing facilitates overseas on day-to-day production operations.
• Participate in weekly Demand/Supply team meetings.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all FUNBOY products & components.
• Manage the development and production of multiple products and product lines at once.
• Ensure production is executed on time, in full and within agreed upon lead time.
• Maintain visibility to supplier lead times and capacity at Co-Manufacturing sites.
• Strategize opportunities for production efficiency and reduced lead times to support continued growth.
• Partner with Co-Manufacturers and Component suppliers to identify and successfully implement cost reduction and/or quality improvement opportunities.
• Create & maintain 3rd party Quality Control requests across all POs + review and organize QC reports by PO.
• Organize + maintain all required production documents & programs (artwork, packing, testing etc.) within the company drive.
• Ensure adherence to Component Specifications, Fill & Assembly Specifications and standards.
• Monitor and implement quality control procedures and work alongside FUNBOY’s 3rd party QC and Compliance teams to support all required adherence to international standards and protocols.
• Proactively identify and problem solve critical production issues as they arise.
• Regular evening check-ins w/ overseas partners to ensure timely responses to all outstanding production issues.
• Drive towards Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as a part of the Operations Scorecard focusing on the areas of Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation & Reporting.
• Lead Co-Manufacturer Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR).
• Assist in evaluating new production facilities to bring on line.
• Maintain accurate reporting of all outstanding issues.
• Travel to factories overseas (Asia) when needed.

Must-Haves:

• Experience working with overseas/Asian factories.
• Experience working on large-scale projects with major international retailers such as Walmart, Target and Amazon.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize and negotiate.
• Highly collaborative, working cross-functionally across multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal.
• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
• Experience as a team player who thrives in fast paced environments.
• Extremely organized.

What You Bring:

• 3-5+ years of experience & demonstrated success in Production/Co-Manufacturing
• Understanding of Product Development lifecycle and Co-Manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Experience in overseas production and/or sourcing
• Illustrator & Photoshop basic knowledge

FUNBOY is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ancestry, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Some of Our Benefits Include:

• PTO plan
• Paid holidays
• Company paid health benefits in medical, dental, vision, life, virtual health, + health advocate support
• 401k plan with company contribution

About Funboy:

FUNBOY is the world’s most popular brand of inflatable lifestyle products. Founded in sunny Los Angeles California, FUNBOY is the brainchild of two brothers and their wives, and is, at its core, a family business. We like to think of our customers as one of our own. FUNBOY has been featured in the global press and coveted by the biggest influencers and celebrities since inception.

Enormous consideration, thought, and research goes into the design and manufacturing of each of our products to help our customers enjoy the best days of their life. FUNBOY’s products are carried in the top US retailers. We’re a small, fast growing team helping to add a touch of fun to the world.