What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator (Packaging) position at Millennium Print Group?
We're looking for a Packaging Coordinator to join our team in Cary, NC. If you're passionate about inventory management, production support, planning, and operational efficiency, this is your opportunity to play a key role in helping deliver world-class trading card products to customers around the globe.
Location: Cary, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Pay & Benefits: Competitive compensation comprehensive benefits package
Summary
The Packaging Coordinator is responsible for ensuring packaging materials are available, accurate, and properly coordinated to support daily manufacturing operations.
This role oversees inventory management, production documentation, reporting, supplier coordination, and material planning activities while serving as a critical link between production teams, support departments, and external suppliers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate packaging material requirements to support daily and weekly production schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions.
- Review schedules and ensure packaging materials are available when needed.
- Track shortages, variances, and inventory discrepancies and coordinate resolution efforts.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, documentation, and planning tools.
- Prepare and manage job jackets, material requests, waste tracking forms, and production-related documentation.
- Support production teams by resolving packaging-related challenges and coordinating operational support activities.
- Conduct inventory audits and investigate material discrepancies.
- Track daily production activity and maintain reporting records.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to support operational decision-making.
- Partner with Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, Warehouse, Client Services, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure material availability.
- Communicate material shortages, delivery delays, and production risks proactively.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and waste reduction.
What You'll BringEducation & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging operations, inventory control, warehouse operations, materials coordination, supply chain support, or related fields.
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Experience investigating and resolving inventory and reporting discrepancies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
How You Will Be SuccessfulPassion for Cards
Help ensure MPG's production teams have the packaging materials needed to create products enjoyed by collectors worldwide.
Dedicated to Quality and SafetySupport inventory accuracy, production efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Building RelationshipsDevelop strong partnerships with suppliers, warehouse teams, production personnel, and business partners.
Integrity and RespectDemonstrate accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
Challenging the ExpectedContinuously seek opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.
Why Join MPG?
Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokemon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to 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
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs