Packaging Shift Lead

Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing

At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we’re on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we’re at the heart of innovation in this fast-growing industry.

Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world-class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. Specializing in trading and collectible cards, we offer a unique range of services that set us apart.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled rapid growth — we’ve nearly tripled in size since 2019 — and we’re just getting started.

Come be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team that’s shaping the future of collectible printing. At MPG, your work makes an impact.

Join Millennium Print Group as a 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.

Location: Cary, NC

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Pay & Benefits: Competitive Compensation + Comprehensive Benefits Package

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,…