Lead Quality Control

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 Sports book 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.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world‑class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next‑generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

• The Quality Control Lead compiles and communicates information obtained from quality audits performed to all levels of management and personnel, for the purpose of determining the level of quality received and expected for internal departments as well as outside services and suppliers.
• Quality Control Lead reports directly to the Sr. Quality Manager.
• This position is in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is in person.
• Shift oversight / responsibility: 1 st shift
• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as production demands.
• This position interfaces with a range of internal product development teams and the breadth of our manufacturing network.

• High School Diploma
• Print industry experience a plus.
• Bi‑lingual / Spanish speaking a plus

• Proven ability to work cross functionally
• Experience with conducting quality inspections and addressing quality issues in a timely manner

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies a plus

• Proven track record of maintaining quality, safety and compliance standards in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with other departments, such as engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain.

• Performing regular audit inspections and reviews performance of every job and form to ensure employees adhere to quality procedures and customer requirement.
• Performs data compiling/recording, communicating with internal and external parties. Communicates with all employees and departments via voice or electronically on all quality issues. Communicates with all suppliers and vendors on quality issues pertaining to the level of quality supplied and expected and received. Creates reports for internal and external purposes to show the level of quality supplied and expected, internally and externally.

• 1+ years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to present ideas to a diverse audience from hourly workforce to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross‑functional projects.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the manufacturing facility
• Ability…