Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager is directly accountable for the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. It will play an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN methodology, and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation.

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, life, and more!

Job Duties and Expectations:

· Lead process improvement activities and kaizen events to enhance Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, Quality and Efficiency among other KPIs

· Lead Practical Problem-Solving events to identify root cause and define solutions to mitigate or eliminate the primary root cause.

· Provide training to raise the Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)/Lean knowledge level and implementation skills of the enterprise

· Develop process documentation and standards to support business continuity and continuous improvement efforts.

· Actively monitor project risks to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address in advance.

· Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and to ensure that improvements can be made for future projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Experience leading individual quality improvement projects from inception through conclusion

· Experience leading practical problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and develop and implement solutions

· Establishment of process & tools for data collection transactions at task level for units, time, & defects

· Professional certificates in Lean, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Business Analysis or Project Mgmt.

· Experience utilizing various process and quality improvement methodologies

· Ideally possess some technical skills for implementing and maintaining identified process improvement solutions

· Undergraduate or graduate degree in business management, engineering, or information systems

· Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience utilizing various process and quality improvement methodologies, preferably in areas of product development and product quality.

Working Conditions:

· Significant walking, bending, standing

· Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Level of Supervision Exercised:

· Direct and oversee the continuous improvement department locally

· Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

· Conducts training as needed

DISTRICT PHOTO INC.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990′s under Neil Cohen’s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in preserving human memories as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars and gift products yearly.

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Apply today! Interested applicants can send a copy of their cover letter and resume to Tim Petty, Quality Assurance Manager or click apply!