Packaging Shift Lead

Millennium Print Group; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Relocation package available

Job summary

Millennium Print Group is seeking a Packaging Shift Lead to supervise day‑to‑day packaging operations on the production floor, ensuring quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of supervisory experience in manufacturing, packaging, or printing, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Join MPG to help drive continuous improvement, support staff development, and deliver premium trading card products to fans worldwide.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Packaging knowledge

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coaching

Reading work instructions

Multi-priority management

Manufacturing familiarity

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Summary

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

How You Will Be Successful

Passion for Cards

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

Dedicated to Quality and Safety

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

Building Relationships

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

Integrity and Respect

Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions.

Challenging the Expected

Drive continuous improvement and help create more efficient production processes.

Why Join MPG?

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.

Benefits Include

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

What to Expect

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.