Collation Manager, 3rd Shift
Fanatics Collectibles
| Company | Fanatics Collectibles |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Sunnyvale |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Us
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.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the production processes in a manufacturing facility. This role ensures that products are produced efficiently, on time, and within budget while meeting quality standards. The Manufacturing Manager also focuses on optimizing processes, managing staff, and maintaining safety standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Supervision and Leadership
Lead, manage, and supervise a team of manufacturing supervisors.
Assign tasks and monitor the daily activities of the manufacturing supervisors.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to manufacturing supervisors.
Production Management:
Ensure department production schedules and targets are met.
Monitor departments production processes and adjust schedules as needed to meet demand.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production
Quality Control:
Implement and enforce quality control standards and procedures for responsible department.
Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications for responsible department.
Identify and resolve production and quality issues within the time frame of job schedule for responsible department.
Safety and Compliance:
Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for responsible department.
Conduct regular safety inspections and coordinate training sessions for responsible department.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards for responsible department.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify areas for improvement in department production process.
Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives based on the analytics of the department production processes and workflows.
Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
Use data-driven approaches to enhance production performance and reduce waste.
Reporting and Documentation:
Maintain accurate and updated records of department production activities and initiatives, including output, quality, inventory levels, implementations, etc. of responsible department.
Prepare and submit department operations reports to department director.
Document any incidents, accidents, or quality issues of responsible department.
Resource Management:
Manage the allocation of department materials, machinery, and workforce to optimize production efficiency.
Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are available for department production.