Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Manager, Global Print Production
- Job Summary: Develops and implements the company's production control function. The role will be responsible for setting goals and objectives to ensure overall integration of manufacturing and planning policies, processes, programs, and operational efficiencies. Ensures maximum utilization of available manufacturing capacity – labor, tools, and equipment. Processes all Trading Card Game (TCG) related manufacturing from initial concepting to final production completion through established supply chain, with a focus of success through metrics around quality standards, margin targets and on time delivery.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: Yes
What you’ll do
- Responsible for planning, reviewing, and developing production procedures and personnel.
- Assign all Projects among team with a focus on workload balance by maintaining metrics around project timing and complexity.
- Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
- Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Supports Company initiatives with a focus on project planning and production efficiencies.
- Communicates to all internal stakeholders on risk mitigation and status updates around cost, delays and quality issues.
- Collaborates and supports team initiatives around Strategy, Sustainability and Quality.
What you’ll bring
- Five+ (5+) years of Printing or related Manufacturing experience, plus a minimum of one (1) year of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to increase impact.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- ERP and Oracle experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excelling in developing professional relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to travel domestically quarterly and internationally annually.
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $114,000.00 - $135,850.00. The full range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How you’ll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An employee first culture.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
