Continuous Improvement (CI) Seasonal Technician

Are you looking for a temporary job in a hands-on, creative work environment?  Imagine has several opportunities working in our manufacturing facility where you can gain real-world work experience and earn great pay!

Imagine is a visual communications company focused on manufacturing creative print products for a variety of industries, such as Retail, Food Services, C-stores, Entertainment, and others. 

Job Summary:

As a Continuous Improvement intern you will have the chance to acquire a solid foundation in Lean manufacturing, including White Belt training, while actively participating in real-world projects that address challenges head-on, gaining practical insights into manufacturing processes. You'll be immersed in our Lean Six Sigma journey, acquiring a solid foundation in principles and methodologies, and actively applying your knowledge to problem solve challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Description: 

The Imagine Group is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn. We have internships available in various departments of our exciting and fast-paced visual communication organization. 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. Imagine works with consumer and entertainment brands to combine cutting-edge printing technology with the latest communication trends to deliver expert made and strategic worldwide campaigns and messaging. As an intern at Imagine, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative and production capabilities all under one roof.

As a Continuous Improvement intern you will have the chance to acquire a solid foundation in Lean manufacturing, including White Belt training, while actively participating in real-world projects that address challenges head-on, gaining practical insights into manufacturing processes. You'll be immersed in our Lean Six Sigma journey, acquiring a solid foundation in principles and methodologies, and actively applying your knowledge to problem solve challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams. An internship with Imagine means hands-on, real-life experience learning from experts in the field of creative branding and print production.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning our industry, be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, ambitious, and have superb organizational abilities. Internship will be based out of our Twin Cities office.

Knowledge and Skills You Will Gain:

• Gain practical insights into manufacturing processes and material flow within a dynamic production environment.
• Acquire a solid foundation in Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools, with a focus on White Belt training.
• Develop the ability to map and document current processes, facilitating a deeper understanding of workflow and potential areas of optimization.
• Cultivate problem-solving skills by actively participating in Lean Six Sigma projects, applying data-driven methodologies to tackle real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively, honing your interpersonal and project management skills.

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, demonstrating a solid educational foundation.
• Enrolled in college with a focus on pursuing a degree in engineering, a manufacturing-related field, or business management.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze data and problem-solve, even at an introductory level
• Exhibit effective communication skills and the capacity to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Display a genuine interest in manufacturing operations and process improvement.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Furthermore, it does not establish a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.