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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Quality Supervisor - HVI2 + Makeups

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Sunnyvale, TX, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in an equivalent or supervisory role, preferably in highly configurable, high-mix/low-volume product manufacturing, consumer-packaged goods, or contract manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with production.
  • Experience conducting quality process audits and addressing quality issues in a timely manner.
  • Extensive experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • A proven track record of meeting quality targets for on-time delivery, utilization, efficiency, and scrap while maintaining quality.
  • Significant experience in a supervisory role within a busy manufacturing setting.
  • A proven track record of maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards in a manufacturing environment.
  • A proven ability to collaborate with departments such as engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain.
  • Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production demands.
  • Prolonged standing and walking throughout the manufacturing facility; ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds; regular bending, stooping, and kneeling; and frequent reaching overhead and below shoulder level.
  • Ability to comply with safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and potential hazards, including dust, fumes, and strong odors.
  • Ability to remain alert and focused during long shifts and high-pressure situations.
Responsibilities
  • Compile and communicate information from quality audits to Quality Managers and manufacturing teams.
  • Oversee a first- or second-shift team, with responsibility for communicating and auditing production work in progress to ensure it meets critical-to-quality requirements.
  • Track the status of physical samples for components and work in progress, coordinate them, and verify sign-offs.
  • Deliver and archive product and component binders for each product made at the plant.
  • Coordinate, track, and deliver one finished sheet per form to the New York office.
  • Provide routine status reports on component quality performance and quality-control status throughout the plant.
  • Attend product walkthroughs and bills of material reviews, evaluating schedule risks and potential quality alerts.
  • Liaise with project management to keep manufacturing and finishing processes on schedule and support product release dates.
  • Manage on-site and in-process quality assurance checks for work in progress and finished goods across the supply chain.
  • Work with operators, supervisors, and line leads to meet operation-specific quality standards, and collaborate with organizational leaders to create and implement processes as needed.
  • Educate production operators, line leads, and supervisors on key quality attributes and their impact on collectors; work with the Brand Team to communicate key product initiatives and components to manufacturing teams; contribute to production training materials and implementation.
  • Support the development of quality-control reporting and analytics.
  • Work with the Topps and Fanatics Collectibles team to identify supply-chain challenges and supplier issues, and develop and execute plans to address them; contribute feedback to process re-engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards for the responsible department.
  • Collaborate with Continuous Improvement and Production on implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement initiatives based on production-process and workflow analytics.
  • Document incidents, accidents, and quality issues in the responsible department.
  • Support development of key performance indicator reporting and analytics for scrap, efficiency, equipment utilization, and headcount utilization.
  • Ensure necessary materials and supplies are available for the binder project.
  • Inform the direct manager of planned or unplanned leave during scheduled work and maintain communication with the manager about department matters.
  • Work a regular minimum of 40-hour week and take lunch breaks within the stated scheduling limits.

About the company

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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Benefits

  • Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
  • Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
  • Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
  • Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
  • Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
  • Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
  • Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
  • Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
  • Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
  • Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
  • Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
  • Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin