Sourcing & Production Manager — Games

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

Job summary

Exploding Kittens is seeking a Sourcing and Production Manager to lead production schedules, PO management, costs, materials, and timelines across multiple projects.

You will serve as the primary liaison with manufacturing partners and internal teams, ensuring on-time delivery while balancing quality and cost. This role demands strong organizational skills and proactive problem solving to keep complex projects on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, production, manufacturing, supply-chain management, or a related field
• Strong project-management skills, with the ability to plan and oversee multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Experience working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams
• Proven negotiation and cost-analysis skills, including the ability to identify savings without compromising product quality
• Working knowledge of supply-chain operations, logistics, inventory considerations, and production scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving production challenges
• Strategic thinking and the ability to balance immediate project requirements with longer-term business goals
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment where priorities may evolve
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, order management systems, and project-management tools
• Experience with games, toys, consumer products, packaging, or printed goods is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders across assigned games and products
• Develop and manage strategic production schedules, purchase orders, milestones, and delivery timelines
• Monitor project execution and proactively address risks that could affect cost, quality, or on-time delivery
• Manage and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, technical packs, requests for quotation, and supplier quotations for new and existing products
• Conduct cost analyses and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable production terms
• Recommend materials and manufacturing methods that improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, including Creative, Marketing, and Sales, to align production requirements and launch timelines
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Track production performance against cost, delivery, and project-management goals
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, production, and supply-chain processes from development through cargo-ready date

Skills

Sourcing

Project management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Order management systems

Job description

Exploding Kittens is seeking a Sourcing and Production Manager to lead production schedules, PO management, costs, materials, and timelines across multiple projects.

You will serve as the primary liaison with manufacturing partners and internal teams, ensuring on-time delivery while balancing quality and cost. This role demands strong organizational skills and proactive problem solving to keep complex projects on track.