Senior Manager, Manufacturing, Quality & Sourcing
6 - 10 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Company Overview
Blue Tees Golf is a dynamic, fast-growing consumer electronics golf technology company that is revolutionizing the golfing experience. We specialize in the design, development, and distribution of innovative products that enhance the performance and enjoyment of golfers worldwide. We aspire to be more than another golf technology brand. We champion the progression of the game and motivate golfers to Play Different®. That’s why at Blue Tees Golf our mission is to make high-quality equipment accessible to all golfers.
Job Summary
Blue Tees Golf is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing, Quality & Sourcing to lead factory operations, supplier performance, and quality execution across our global manufacturing network.
This role will oversee contract manufacturing partners across Asia, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, and Taiwan, while driving operational scalability, production reliability, and supplier accountability.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in consumer product manufacturing, supplier quality management, production operations, and factory-facing execution. This individual must be highly proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced growth environment.
This position plays a critical role in supporting new product launches, strengthening quality systems, improving manufacturing visibility, and enabling continued retail and operational growth.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Supplier Management
Production Operations & Execution
Quality & Compliance
Product Launch & Cross-Functional Support
Skills/Requirements
Required
Preferred
Education & Experience
Benefits
Blue Tees is an E-Verify participant employer.
Blue Tees Golf is a dynamic, fast-growing consumer electronics golf technology company that is revolutionizing the golfing experience. We specialize in the design, development, and distribution of innovative products that enhance the performance and enjoyment of golfers worldwide. We aspire to be more than another golf technology brand. We champion the progression of the game and motivate golfers to Play Different®. That’s why at Blue Tees Golf our mission is to make high-quality equipment accessible to all golfers.
Job Summary
Blue Tees Golf is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing, Quality & Sourcing to lead factory operations, supplier performance, and quality execution across our global manufacturing network.
This role will oversee contract manufacturing partners across Asia, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, and Taiwan, while driving operational scalability, production reliability, and supplier accountability.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in consumer product manufacturing, supplier quality management, production operations, and factory-facing execution. This individual must be highly proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced growth environment.
This position plays a critical role in supporting new product launches, strengthening quality systems, improving manufacturing visibility, and enabling continued retail and operational growth.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Supplier Management
- Own operational performance across global manufacturing and supplier partners
- Manage supplier relationships related to quality, lead times, production execution, cost, and responsiveness
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and scalability against business needs
- Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, MOQs, lead times, and operational agreements
- Develop supplier diversification and risk mitigation strategies
- Build strong working relationships across international suppliers, cultures, and time zones
- Identify and qualify new suppliers and manufacturing partners
Production Operations & Execution
- Manage production schedules and manufacturing timelines from PO release through shipment readiness
- Align supplier capacity with demand forecasts and launch timelines
- Proactively identify and escalate production risks, delays, and bottlenecks
- Improve manufacturing visibility, reporting cadence, and operational accountability
- Drive supplier performance related to schedule adherence and on-time delivery
Quality & Compliance
- Build and manage scalable factory quality inspection and audit programs
- Establish QA/QC processes including pre-production, in-line, and final inspections
- Manage third-party inspection partners and supplier corrective and preventive action programs (CAPA)
- Partner with Customer Operations and Refurbishment teams to identify root causes tied to returns and warranty trends
- Support factory compliance, governance, and audit readiness for retail partners
- Improve supplier quality performance and long-term operational consistency
Product Launch & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with Product Development during vendor selection, prototyping, pilot builds, and mass production ramp
- Validate manufacturing readiness including tooling, BOM accuracy, supplier capability, and production scalability
- Support sourcing and operational execution for packaging, displays, and launch-related materials
- Build strong cross-functional alignment across Product Development, Operations, Logistics, Customer Operations, and Finance
- Support supplier and manufacturing readiness for new product launches
Skills/Requirements
Required
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, supplier management, quality, or sourcing environments
- Experience managing overseas contract manufacturers and supplier relationships
- Strong understanding of factory operations, QA/QC systems, inspections, and supplier quality management
- Experience supporting consumer electronics, consumer products, or hardware manufacturing environments
- Strong negotiation, communication, and operational problem-solving skills
- Experience managing production schedules, manufacturing timelines, global sourcing, and supplier execution
- ERP/MRP system experience (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced spreadsheet and operational reporting proficiency
- Ability to travel internationally as needed
Preferred
- Experience across China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, or Southeast Asia manufacturing networks
- Experience in ODM and/or OEM manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and product launch operations
- Experience supporting retail compliance or factory audit programs
- Factory-floor or hands-on manufacturing operations experience
- Experience in high-growth consumer brands or hardware businesses
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or supplier quality certifications are a plus
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonuses
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- 401k Match
- Remote
- Unlimited paid time off, including holidays and sick leave
Blue Tees is an E-Verify participant employer.