Packaging Line Lead

About the role

Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing at Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International. Based in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, MPG is at the heart of innovation in the fast-growing trading card industry. Since its founding in 2014, MPG has grown rapidly, nearly tripling in size since 2019, and is just getting started.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily packaging production line activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing operations.
• Verify job tickets, product specifications, first-article approvals, and material accuracy before production begins.
• Cook up team assignments based on skill level while training and mentoring employees throughout the shift.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections and hourly product checks to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Cook up material replenishment to maintain continuous production and prevent interruptions.
• Promote workplace safety by ensuring proper equipment usage, ergonomic practices, and compliance with company safety standards.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or printing experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership or team lead experience.
• Experience in packaging, production, fulfillment, or printing operations preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read job tickets, work instructions, and product labels accurately.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Passion for Cards: Deliver exceptional packaging quality for some of the world's most recognized trading card products.
• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Maintain high production standards while promoting a safe, organized manufacturing environment.
• Building Relationships: Develop and support production team members while collaborating with supervisors and cross-functional departments.
• Challenging the Expected: Continuously improve production flow, reduce downtime, and identify opportunities for operational excellence.
• Integrity and Respect: Lead by example through accountability, professionalism, and consistent communication.

Skills

• Leadership
• Quality Control
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Organizational Skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation package available for qualified candidates

Pay

Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-Time | Manufacturing Schedule