Who we are:

Founded in 2001, Super7® is the premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Super7® has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of our youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries.

What we are looking for:

Super7 is looking for a full-time, experienced Product Production Manager to join our team of toy enthusiasts! The Product Production Manager is responsible for managing the production of hard goods, soft goods, and packaging from concept to delivery, on-time and on-budget. Humor and teamwork is key to our studio culture. We are looking for someone that is laid-back but organized, with strong leadership and communication skills, a strong team ethic, and a self-starter ability to learn quickly and adapt as you go. The successful candidate will be a team player, working with the Design, Marketing, Licensing and Operations departments as well as many external vendors. Candidates must have manufacturing experience in consumer goods. Toys and action figures preferred. This is a remote position.

About the responsibilities:

• Manage projects from design hand off to ex-factory by communicating project information and setting expectations with vendors and manufacturing updates with internal stakeholders.
• Generate RFQ’s and submit to vendors, with the ability to review/analyze costs, negotiate pricing, and issue PO’s.
• Document and Manage Production Updates on a daily basis, while monitoring and tracking production deliverables in cloud-based project management software.
• Submit and Document Licensing Submission stage gates throughout entire product development process
• Own project status and resolve problems expeditiously.
• Function as a liaison point to keep all parties aware of overall project impact to facilitate management decisions at the earliest possible time.
• Ensure all products meet criteria: Quality, Price, and On-Time Delivery.
• Contributes to finding solutions for sourcing and product development needs.
• Participate in meetings at the operational and project level and reports to leadership often.

About the qualifications:

• 5 Years Experience with Plastic Injection Manufacturing Processes, Materials, and Production.
• 5 Years of Project Management experience, preferably in production development.
• Experience with RFQ Processes and Negotiating with overseas Vendors.
• Basic Knowledge of STL’s and 3D File Viewing Software.
• Technical expertise in product development specification and design for manufacturing a Variety of Plastic/Materials in Injection Molding and other Manufacturing Processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with a positive attitude under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and analytical skills.
• Identify risks and opportunities to preempt production development of products.
• Scheduled Focus to ensure products are delivered on time and budget.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Collaborates well with cross-functional teams.
• Keen eye for detail and Quality Control.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Excel and cloud-based databases, basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Basecamp, Airtable, and 3D Model Viewing Software a Plus.