Technical Production Manager, TCG

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Production Ownership & Delivery

• Own end-to-end technical production for Trading Card Game products, from development handoff through mass production and delivery.
• Act as the primary owner of manufacturing execution, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver against defined schedule, quality, cost, and margin targets.
• Define and drive production strategies that balance creative intent, manufacturability, and business objectives.

Manufacturing Strategy & Vendor Leadership

• Select, evaluate, and implement materials, processes, and manufacturing approaches that best support product specifications and long-term scalability.
• Lead manufacturing engagement across development and production, ensuring readiness, consistency, and brand integrity.
• Negotiate costs and manufacturing terms aligned to Bills of Materials (BOM), Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets, and sustainable vendor partnerships.

Technical Specification & Cost Control

• Establish and maintain manufacturing specifications, BOMs, and core production documentation.
• Partner with Finance and Project Management to support accurate cost modeling, margin management, and production forecasting.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks, tradeoffs, and constraints early to prevent downstream disruption.

Quality & Standards Stewardship

• Own approval authority for production readiness across prototypes, test runs, and final manufacturing outputs.
• Champion continuous improvement in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and reliability, ensuring durability and consumer safety standards are consistently met.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Project Management to align schedules, priorities, and escalation paths.
• Translate manufacturing considerations into clear, actionable guidance for Product, Design, and Creative teams.
• Support Sales and Marketing needs through the provision of accurate, high-quality production samples and materials as required.

Technical & Manufacturing Expertise

• Strong knowledge of print processing, materials, manufacturing processes, and product prototyping relevant to Trading Card Games and collectibles.
• Ability to evaluate and scale manufacturing solutions across diverse product requirements.

Execution & Judgment

• Results-oriented operator with a strong ownership mindset.
• Sound judgment in balancing quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving production environments.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Trusted partner to internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management capabilities.

Operational Discipline

• Highly organized with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent production efforts without loss of quality or focus.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in consumer product production with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Proven track record of delivering complex physical products on schedule and within cost targets.
• Experience in Trading Card Games, games, or collectibles preferred.

• Regular domestic and international travel required for on-site quality assessment and partner engagement.
• Ability to meet standard physical requirements associated with production oversight and factory environments.

• Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of Trading Card Game products.
• Achievement of defined quality, durability, and safety standards.
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