Manager, Memorabilia

Join Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, where we’re shaping the future of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we specialize in high-quality trading and collectible card manufacturing, driving innovation and growth in a fast-paced industry.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee our Memorabilia operations in Morrisville, NC. This role is responsible for leading production teams, driving operational excellence, improving efficiencies, and ensuring quality, safety, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily memorabilia production operations to achieve quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Develop and execute departmental initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, employee development, and team performance.
• Monitor production schedules and proactively address operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage departmental budgets and operational resources.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Security, and Leadership teams to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and safety regulations.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing production operations within printing, sports card production, memorabilia production, or related industries.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing information systems.
• Ability to lead teams and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

How You Will Be Successful

• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Ensure operational excellence through quality-focused decision-making and safety leadership.
• Building Relationships: Collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Integrity and Respect: Create an accountable and respectful work environment where employees can thrive.
• Challenging the Expected: Continuously improve processes, systems, and team performance to achieve business goals.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, including an annual incentive bonus plan.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability; subsidized premiums for employee dependents.
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar-for-dollar) employer match.
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates.

Pay

Competitive salary above industry standards, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite in Morrisville, NC.