Senior Manager, Factory Launch & Ops Excellence

Fanatics; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Operations to plan, launch, and scale a new U.S. manufacturing facility in the Atlanta or Indianapolis market.

You will join the launch team and work with real estate, design, construction, equipment, and partners to deliver a structured, fast-start operation. The role starts in Fanatics’ Texas facilities (Sunnyvale/Allen) to learn the end-to-end operating model, then transitions to the selected market for equipment installation,

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in management consulting, operations, or similar fields.
• Experience leading a factory launch or major capital program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed in Texas operations to document controls and create a launch playbook.
• Build an integrated master plan for the facility launch with scope, budget, and milestones.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners through site diligence, design, permitting, and buildout readiness.
• Define layout, material flow, and equipment needs; manage procurement through installation and handoff.
• Translate demand into operating design including labor models and hiring plans.
• Establish data readiness, KPI dashboards, and reporting for day-one operations.
• Transition to the new site and lead launch governance and performance management.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Operations to plan, launch, and scale a new U.S. manufacturing facility in the Atlanta or Indianapolis market.

You will join the launch team and work with real estate, design, construction, equipment, and partners to deliver a structured, fast-start operation. The role starts in Fanatics’ Texas facilities (Sunnyvale/Allen) to learn the end-to-end operating model, then transitions to the selected market for equipment installation,