Packaging Shift Lead

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Packaging Shift Lead to join our team. If you're passionate about production leadership, team development, quality, and operational excellence, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with one of the world's leading trading card manufacturers.

The Packaging Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day packaging line activities to ensure products are assembled, packed, and processed accurately, safely, and efficiently.

This role serves as a working leader who supports production teams by coordinating staffing assignments, monitoring quality, training employees, and ensuring production goals are met. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Review job tickets and production specifications before beginning production.
• Verify materials and components match customer and production requirements.
• Conduct first-off inspections and quality checks throughout production.
• Assign team members and temporary associates to workstations based on skill and production needs.
• Train, mentor, and support employees on packaging line processes and best practices.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and line performance.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks and workflow challenges.
• Coordinate material replenishment to prevent interruptions in production.
• Ensure products are packaged accurately and according to specifications.
• Promote compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, printing, or production environments.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience required.
• Packaging, paper production, or print manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong leadership and employee coaching skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and job specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and packaging processes preferred.
• Ability to lead by example and drive performance.

Help create premium products enjoyed by collectors and fans around the world.

Ensure products meet the highest standards for quality, accuracy, and safety.

Support collaboration, teamwork, and employee development across the production floor.

Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions.

Drive continuous improvement and help create more efficient production processes.

Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We combine innovation, craftsmanship, and operational excellence to create products enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:

• A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision 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
• And, much more!

Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.