Supplier, Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Join Millennium Print Group, a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International. We are on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles, based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions.

Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world‑class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. We specialize in trading and collectible cards, offering a unique range of services that set us apart. Our rapid growth — nearly tripled in size since 2019 — demonstrates our commitment to excellence.

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to join our team in Raleigh, NC
. If you are passionate about supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, quality engineering, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to build a world‑class supplier quality program supporting products enjoyed by millions around the world.

Location: Raleigh, NC
Schedule: Full‑Time | Onsite
Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary + bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits package

• Lead supplier quality initiatives including supplier audits, qualifications, incoming inspection, SCARs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.
• Establish and lead MPG’s Receiving Inspection Department, including staffing, equipment, inspection procedures, and quality systems integration.
• Develop supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, sampling plans, and supplier performance metrics.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Create Power BI dashboards, analyze supplier quality trends, and drive data‑based decision making.
• Develop supplier onboarding processes, warranty programs, return material procedures, and Approved Supplier List (ASL) management.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CAPA initiatives to reduce supplier defects, scrap, and rework.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Incoming Inspection, or Supplier Development.
• Experience leading supplier audits, SCARs, CAPA investigations, and supplier quality improvement programs.
• Experience establishing or managing Receiving Inspection or Incoming Quality departments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, ERP systems, and quality analytics tools.
• SIX SIGMA Green Belt/Black Belt, CQE, or CSQP certifications are highly desirable.

• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Build supplier quality systems that consistently deliver exceptional material quality while reducing risk across the supply chain.
• Challenging the Expected: Develop innovative supplier quality processes and receiving inspection programs that improve operational performance and supplier partnerships.
• Building Relationships: Foster collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and long‑term success.
• Integrity and Respect: Ensure supplier partnerships are built on accountability, transparency, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Passion for Cards: Help ensure every material used in production meets the world‑class quality standards expected for premium trading card manufacturing.

Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the world's largest trading card manufacturer. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of quality and supplier excellence in a fast‑growing global manufacturing organization.

We offer a leading‑edge compensation package which includes an annual incentive bonus plan, full‑employee medical and dental coverage, 401(k) match, flexible benefits, paid time off, and a comprehensive relocation package for qualified candidates.

We are 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.