Description At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Continuous improvement leader monitors and improves organizational processes with the aim of making them sustainably efficient. ISO 9000 process-based improvements feature heavily in this role along with innate curiosity and the ability to create simplified workflows to remove waste and eliminate low-value activities and implement solutions. Guided by lean frameworks and kaizen methodologies, take the lead in implementing changes, acting as a leader, manager, and mentor throughout different areas of the organization. Areas of process improvement include the end-to-end flow of information and materials. Primary focus is the factory. This leader will be responsible for leading through influence and will interact with all levels of the organization, from direct labor to executive. Lead location specific continuous improvement. Integrate processes into the to be created Imagine Operating System. Ensure a sustaining framework to maintain the improvements over time through data driven control plans and the implementation of optimized and improving standard work. Analyze Business and Quality Processes Analyze existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis or PDCA (P-Do-Check-Act). This allows individual to find opportunities for improvement as well as losses, which they troubleshoot further to determine root causes. Develop Strategies Act as an internal consultant, developing short- and long-term strategies for the organization and incorporating ISO, Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Design, Agile, and other practices. Lead Activities Coordinate and lead key projects for improvement across all levels of the organization. Monitor Progress Establish measurable standards for the organization that link to the enterprise operations strategies and deliverables. Provide Mentorship Serve as a coach who coordinates location wide process improvement, delivering workshops and team trainings, openly sharing their guidance and technical expertise, and ensuring that learning resources for employee development are available and effective. Minimum Qualifications of Position: An under-graduate college degree, or equivalent experience, is required for this role, preferably in an Engineering, Finance, or Business Management role. Demonstrated success in leading a broad change initiative for a location or group of locations. Ability to interact in an inspiring manner with all functions and levels within an organization. Preferred Qualifications of Position: Demonstrated experience in organization transformation, lean methodologies, Kaizen, principle centered leadership, and Knowledge and skills in implementing data driven decision making and creating electronic/digital factory workflows. 3-5 years' experience as a LEAN practitioner plus an accredited LEAN SIX SIGMA Black Belt / Master Black Belt is strongly preferred Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead LEAN / Continuous Improvement process improvement in a manufacturing or Business Process environment. In-depth expertise of LEAN tools and the associated financial acumen needed to identify and track costs. Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization. Inspirational leader who can lead through influence. The abi ity to work both strategically and tactically on improvement plans. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs. Ability to visually inspect all work for defects and distinguish colors. Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping. Manual dexterity for repetitive work. Frequent walking and standing. Chemicals: N/A Travel: 25% The national pay range for this role is $87,900- $140,000 year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts. Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the differences of our employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family.