Production Supervisor / Coordinator – Printed & Educational Products POSTULER MAINTENANT

Location: Ningbo, China 

Type: Full-Time | Permanent 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Travel Required: Regular domestic travel across China to visit factories 

Job Status: Independent contractor or PEO-employed 

About Coco Village 

Coco Village is a Canadian company known for its minimalistic, durable, and gender-neutral children’s products. Our items are conceived in Québec and manufactured through trusted international partnerships. With new lines like educational toys, puzzles, and board games, we are rapidly growing our footprint in the printed products category. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

As the Production Supervisor / Coordinator for the Printed & Educational Products category, you will be based in Ningbo and serve as the on-site production and sourcing representative for our Canadian team. Reporting to the Category Manager for printed products in Canada, you will ensure the successful development and production of high-quality, safe, and engaging printed products. 

This includes: 

• Jigsaw puzzles 
• Magnetic games and learning sets 
• Flash cards, posters, and visual learning materials 
• Printed board games and packaging 

Key Responsibilities 

Production Oversight & Coordination 

• Conduct regular visits to vendor factories and offices to oversee production timelines and ensure quality. 
• Perform sample evaluations, inline inspections, and final shipping inspections. 
• Provide proactive updates to the Canadian team on progress, delays, or issues. 
• Ensure products comply with children’s safety standards (ASTM, CE, SOR, etc.). 

Vendor Management & Sourcing 

• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers. 
• Support in auditing and onboarding new vendors specialized in printed and educational items. 
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize production efficiency and address quality issues. 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Canadian category team on production planning, sampling feedback, and R&D projects. 
• Support factory visits and sourcing trips by HQ staff. 
• Ensure factory documentation, packaging files, and print specs are properly followed. 

Who You Are 

Required 

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (French is a plus). 
• Experience with printing processes, game/puzzle manufacturing, or paper-based products. 
• Skilled in production planning, QC, and vendor communication. 
• Independent, proactive, and comfortable working across time zones. 
• Available for frequent travel across China to supplier locations. 

Preferred 

• Familiarity with international children’s product regulations. 
• Experience working with North American brands or clients. 
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills. 

What We Offer 

• Flexible work schedule 
• Paid travel expenses 
• Energetic and supportive international team 
• Growth opportunity in a creative and expanding product category 
• Autonomy in a high-impact role 

Ready to Join Us? 

If you're passionate about educational toys and printed products, and you're ready to play a key role in bridging design and manufacturing across continents, we want to meet you!