Manufacturing & Purchasing Manager

MaxBP is a leading provider of innovative training tools primarily for baseball, softball and pickleball (new Feb 2nd!). Our products are designed to help athletes of all levels improve their skills effectively. Offering customizable settings, MaxBP machines simulate real-game conditions, allowing players to practice with varying speeds and distances. Known for its efficiency "FAST TRAINING", MaxBP products are trusted to deliver high-performance practice in less time.

Each machine is built with quality and includes essential accessories like chargers and elite proprietary golf-sized training balls, catering to the needs of youth and professional athletes alike.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Portland, OR, for a Manufacturing & Purchasing Manager. The role will oversee production operations, including purchasing, planning, scheduling, and managing daily manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include ensuring quality control standards, optimizing production workflows, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with safety and operational guidelines. The role will also involve addressing and resolving production challenges and driving continuous improvement.

• Production Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop and manage production schedules, allocate labor, and coordinate material flow to meet targets.
• Operations Oversight:
  Supervise daily activities, monitor workflows, manage inventory, and ensure equipment runs smoothly.
• Quality & Safety Compliance:
  Enforce quality control standards, implement safety protocols, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Team Leadership:
  Hire, train, motivate, and assess production staff, resolving issues and providing support.
• Performance & Cost Management:
  Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), analyze data, manage budgets, and find cost-saving opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with other departments (Engineering, Logistics, HR, Finance) to align production with business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and implement new methods, technologies, and strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Strategy & Planning:
  Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs and ensure supply.
• Sourcing & Negotiation:
  Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Vendor Management:
  Build strong relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Inventory & Operations:
  Manage inventory levels, forecast demand, and coordinate with internal teams (like production and finance).

• Strong background in Production Planning and Production Management to ensure effective workflow and scheduling.
• Expertise in Quality Control to maintain high standards across manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Manufacturing Operations and managing day-to-day operational activities efficiently.
• Proficiency in Operations Management, including team leadership, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Expertise in Purchasing, Sourcing and Vendor management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field is preferred.

• Google Suite for Email, docs, sheets
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets mandatory
• Trainual or similar employee training software
• Other tools used include Hub Spot for CRM and Support, Loom
• Salary + Bonus
• Paid Day Off on Your Birthday (eligible after 12 months of employment)
• 8 Paid Holidays (2026)
• 401(k) (eligible day 1 of your 4th full month of employment)

This is your opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing sports companies in the country — in a role where your hustle directly drives growth. If you re ready to take ownership of your results and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now — and while you’re at it, let us know which customer review on our site stood out most to you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.