Contract Sourcing and Production Manager

explodingkittens· Physical Production
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📍 Los Angeles, CAContract💰 USD 55–65

About this role

The Sourcing and Production Manager plays an essential role in bringing Exploding Kittens games and products to life. In this role, you’ll manage production schedules, purchase orders, costs, materials, and manufacturing timelines across multiple concurrent projects. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact between our manufacturing partners and internal teams, keeping projects organized and moving toward successful, on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager and confident communicator who can balance competing priorities without losing sight of the details. You understand how materials, manufacturing methods, costs, and timelines affect one another, and you’re comfortable identifying practical solutions that protect both product quality and the business.

If you love turning creative ideas into physical products, enjoy building strong relationships with manufacturing partners, and know how to keep complex projects on track, you’ll fit right in.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders across assigned games and products

    • Develop and manage strategic production schedules, purchase orders, milestones, and delivery timelines

    • Monitor project execution and proactively address risks that could affect cost, quality, or on-time delivery

    • Manage and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, technical packs, requests for quotation, and supplier quotations for new and existing products

    • Conduct cost analyses and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable production terms

    • Recommend materials and manufacturing methods that improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance

    • Coordinate closely with internal teams, including Creative, Marketing, and Sales, to align production requirements and launch timelines

    • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

    • Track production performance against cost, delivery, and project-management goals

    • Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, production, and supply-chain processes from development through cargo-ready date

WHAT WE NEED

    • Experience in sourcing, production, manufacturing, supply-chain management, or a related field

    • Strong project-management skills, with the ability to plan and oversee multiple projects and deadlines at once

    • Experience working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams

    • Proven negotiation and cost-analysis skills, including the ability to identify savings without compromising product quality

    • Working knowledge of supply-chain operations, logistics, inventory considerations, and production scheduling

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards

    • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving production challenges

    • Strategic thinking and the ability to balance immediate project requirements with longer-term business goals

    • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment where priorities may evolve

    • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, order management systems, and project-management tools

    • Experience with games, toys, consumer products, packaging, or printed goods is a plus

      • This is a full-time temporary role. The position may have the opportunity to convert to permanent employment following an assessment of the company’s long-term business needs; however, permanent employment is not guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager role at explodingkittens?
The listed salary for this Contract Sourcing and Production Manager position at explodingkittens is USD 55–65. This is an Contract role.
Where is the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager position at explodingkittens located?
This Contract Sourcing and Production Manager role at explodingkittens is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager role at explodingkittens full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a Contract Sourcing and Production Manager role in the Physical Production department at explodingkittens.
Which team or department does the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager at explodingkittens belong to?
This Contract Sourcing and Production Manager position is part of the Physical Production department at explodingkittens. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager position at explodingkittens?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to explodingkittens's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Contract Sourcing and Production Manager job at explodingkittens posted?
This Contract Sourcing and Production Manager position at explodingkittens was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Contract Sourcing and Production Manager
explodingkittens · 💰 USD 55–65
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