Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

We are seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing Operations to lead and optimize our manufacturing, supply chain, and production processes. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing contract manufacturing in China, developing strong supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless collaboration between our internal product design, purchasing, and compliance teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on operations leader with deep expertise in global supply chain management, cost analysis, production development and planning—especially within the toy industry. This role is pivotal in scaling our operations efficiently and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing and logistics.

As part of our executive team, the VP of Global Operations will shape our long-term operational strategy, balancing cost efficiency with innovation, and global sourcing diversification.

Key Responsibilities :

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leadership :

• Oversee all contract manufacturing relationships with suppliers in China, and other territories, ensuring cost efficiency, adherence to specifications, and on-time delivery.
• Lead the sourcing of suppliers, working closely with the internal product design, procurement, and compliance to identify optimal production partners.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality, capacity, and compliance requirements.
• Manage production and capacity planning to align with business growth and demand fluctuations.
• Partner with the Purchasing and Sales teams in demand planning to ensure inventory optimization.

Product Development & Engineering Support :

Quality Assurance & Compliance :

Vendor & Partner Management :

Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence :

Qualifications & Experience :

About Schylling :

At Schylling, we are on a mission to create timeless moments of joy, laughter, and imagination for kids of all ages. Since 1975, our toys have been designed to spark creativity and deliver smiles, both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal. We offer iconic brands such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® Lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys® and a variety of other toys that satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill.