City of Shakopee

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.

Position Summary:

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Engineer is a key role dedicated to driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor. This position is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and overall effectiveness by implementing innovative solutions and best practices throughout the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and ensure that production is optimized for peak performance utilizing effective project management practices.

Work Location: Onsite at our Shakopee, MN office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Manage and execute strategic projects that align with the company's operational excellence goals.
• Provide expertise in both industrial engineering and business process optimization.
• Assess and enhance production processes using lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve quality.
• Determine the capacity of production and process while working to improve processes by applying lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and costs and increase quality.
• Analyze current processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance overall productivity.
• Investigate process issues and inefficiencies, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Create detailed plans for process improvements, including timelines, resources, and expected outcomes.
• Manage and execute continuous improvement projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Train employees on new processes, tools, and techniques to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather input, share best practices, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality across operations.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Process or Mechanical Engineering, or something similar.
• 2-4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
• Able to collaborate in a team environment across departments including quality, finance, supply chain, scheduling account management, etc.
• Self-directed dependable and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills is mandatory.
• Highly adaptable.
• Must be self-motivated and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must work well in a team and the ability to perform with little supervision.
• Must follow and support all quality, management and corporate policies and instructions.
• Microsoft Office suite of products experience is required.
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Project Management.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Theory of Constraints.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Power BI and Workflow Automation.
• Knowledge in coding/programming.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in any language (including ASL) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional walking
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work
• Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and standing
• Travel: N/A
• Chemicals: N/A
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

The national pay range for this role is $90,000 - $103,000/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.

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