Contract Sourcing and Production Manager
Core
Manage production schedules, purchase orders, costs, materials, and manufacturing timelines for Exploding Kittens games and products.
Role type
Senior IC contract sourcing and production manager
Builds
Physical consumer products (games, toys, printed goods)
Domain
Consumer goods / Toys & Games
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production scheduling, cost analysis, supplier negotiation, supply chain management, project management, risk monitoring, BOM management, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with games, toys, consumer products, packaging, or printed goods
Technologies
Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, order management systems, project-management tools
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders; Develop and manage strategic production schedules, purchase orders, milestones, and delivery timelines; Monitor project execution and proactively address risks affecting cost, quality, or on-time delivery; Manage and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, technical packs, and supplier quotations; Conduct cost analyses and negotiate with manufacturers to secure competitive pricing; Recommend materials and manufacturing methods to improve quality and efficiency; Coordinate with Creative, Marketing, and Sales teams to align production requirements and launch timelines; Oversee multiple projects to ensure accurate and on-schedule completion; Track production performance against cost, delivery, and project-management goals; Identify opportunities to improve sourcing and supply-chain processes.