Sr. Partner Quality Manager (Third Party Vendors)
Core
Ensures Topps and Fanatics Collectibles products are manufactured to highest standards of quality, integrity, and timeliness at external print and packaging partners.
Role type
Senior IC quality manager (commercial print and packaging)
Builds
Physical trading cards, collectibles, and licensed fan gear
Domain
Sports collectibles and commercial printing
Required skills
Quality assurance, commercial printing, packaging, process audits, supply chain management, team leadership, conflict resolution, cross-functional collaboration, ISO standards, color management, print approvals, packout operations
Preferred skills
Trading card manufacturing, supervisory experience, process improvement, resource optimization
Technologies
UV printing, cold foil, embossing, digital/conventional printing, BOM reviews
Responsibilities
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for WIP and finished goods; conduct on-site quality audits and inspections at external partner locations; manage print and press approvals including color, registration, and embellishments; oversee packout operations for product configuration and labeling; troubleshoot production issues and resolve quality deviations; coordinate travel for press approvals and production support; drive process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities