Boeing · 2 months ago
Lean Practitioner
The Boeing Company is seeking highly motivated individuals to join their Lean Manufacturing team as Lean Practitioners. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and enhance quality, contributing directly to production rate increases while upholding safety and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and systematic problem-solving
Support or lead continuous improvement workshops
Manage or support lean activities including project management, data collection, information gathering, and reporting
Understand and apply Boeing Production System (BPS) standards, including internal processes
Maintain a personal development plan to grow lean skills
Assist with instruction in improvement tools, principles, and basic Lean modules
Actively work on personal development to advance Lean skills
Apply systematic problem-solving techniques and assist experienced Lean Practitioners and teams
Support or co-facilitate Lean workshops
Assist with project management tasks such as data collection and reporting
Work under guidance and direction, taking initiative within assigned scope
Coach, lead, and partner with manufacturing, functional support, and management on problem-solving activities at the minimum up to senior leader level
Lead or facilitate Lean workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 3P, and Autonomous Maintenance Workshops (AMW)
Lead project management activities and drive lean process improvement projects
Apply and teach BPS standards to others
Demonstrate influence across cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
3+ years applying Lean principles, processes, and tools
3+ years working with cross-functional teams
1+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
Ability to take initiative within work assignments and scope
Familiarity with Boeing Production System (BPS)
Experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment
Developing communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Project management experience
Must be willing to work any shift as assigned for specific workshops or projects
Preferred
5+ years applying Lean principles
5+ working with cross-functional teams
3+ years Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
Proven experience in lean process improvement workshops and projects
Ability to coach, teach, and influence others
Extensive knowledge of Boeing Production System (BPS) with ability to teach and apply standards
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
Funding
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