Director of Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
Description
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.
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Director of Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
Join Millennium Print Group as our Director of Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement!
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Continuous Improvement across our manufacturing operations. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, developing operational excellence systems, and driving measurable business results, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the world's most advanced trading card manufacturing organizations.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay & Benefits: Competitive executive compensation package, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits
What You'll Do
- Lead enterprise Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement programs.
- Develop and maintain systems that ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Build and develop high-performing Quality, EHS, and Continuous Improvement teams.
- Establish performance metrics, audits, corrective action programs, and operational standards.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Security, and HR leaders to improve performance and manage risk.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action efforts.
- Support customer audits, quality reviews, and strategic business initiatives.
- Create a culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing quality, safety, operational excellence, or related disciplines.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting 24/7 operations preferred.
Skills & Qualifications
- Expertise in Quality Management Systems, CAPA, audits, and process control.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
- Strong financial, analytical, project management, and change leadership skills.
- Exceptional communication and executive leadership abilities.
- Ability to influence across all organizational levels.
How You Will Be Successful
Dedicated to Quality and Safety
- Build systems and behaviors that protect employees while delivering exceptional quality outcomes.
Own the Outcome
- Drive accountability for operational excellence, compliance, and business performance.
One Team
- Partner across functions to align priorities and achieve shared organizational goals.
Challenging the Expected
- Lead transformational improvements that improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Passion for Cards
- Support the manufacturing excellence behind products enjoyed by collectors and fans around the world.
Why Join MPG?
Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We combine cutting-edge manufacturing, operational excellence, and a passion for quality to create products enjoyed globally. Join a team that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and building the future of manufacturing.
Apply today and help shape MPG's next generation of quality, safety, and operational excellence.
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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.
Skills
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Short answers (2)
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- IMPORTANT:
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment status or work authorization (e.g. H-1B, etc.) to lawfully work for Millennium Print Group in the United States?
- Have you interviewed previously with MPG?
- Were you referred?
- Do you have relatives that work for MPG?
- Can you provide proof you are over 18 years of age?
- This role will be located fully on-site. Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate for this job?
- IMPORTANT:
- Millennium Print Group uses text messaging to help move you through the interview process quickly. We text to share application updates, schedule interviews, and be more available to support you during the process.
Written answers (2)
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime, other than a minor traffic violation, that has not been expunged, sealed, pardoned, annulled, statutorily eradicated, or dismissed upon condition of probation? (You are not required to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest or expunged juvenile records of conviction or arrest.) Note: Answering “Yes” does not necessarily preclude you from employment as we perform individualized assessments for all applicants. However, failure to disclose a conviction is considered falsification of your application and may result in disqualification.
- Have you ever worked at Millennium Print Group (MPG) in any capacity (including as a direct employee, temporary employee through a staffing agency, contractor, consultant, or onsite vendor)? If yes, please indicate your employer (if applicable), your role, and the approximate dates you worked at MPG.