Experienced Lean Practitioner

Experienced Lean Practitioner at BOEING summary:
The Experienced Lean Practitioner at Boeing leads continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean principles to enhance cost, quality, and delivery across multiple sites. The role involves coaching teams, developing training materials, analyzing process data, and supporting cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment requiring frequent travel. Strong communication, adaptability, and project management skills are essential to drive operational excellence within the aerospace manufacturing context.

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Lean Practitioner to support the BDS Operational Excellence Teams in Everett, WA, El Segundo, CA, Mesa, AZ, Ridley Park, PA, Berkeley, MO, or Tukwila, WA.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and advance lean skills by working alongside experienced Lean experts. The successful candidate will lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts, support the development and deployment of lean standards and training, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
This position requires a proactive, results-oriented individual with strong communication and teamwork skills, who is comfortable working across organizational levels. The role demands adaptability to change and the ability to implement lean principles effectively.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts using Lean tools and principles

• Assist in instructing and coaching others on continuous improvement tools and Lean principles

• Develop, update, and support training materials and standards related to Lean

• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify risks, opportunities, and improvements in processes

• Support cross-functional teams in implementing Lean initiatives to improve cost, quality, and delivery

• Participate in strategy development

• Travel to support multiple sites and ensure consistent deployment of Lean standards and training

• Communicate effectively with leadership at all levels, providing key messages and summaries

• Adapt to changing environments and lead change management efforts
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional teams

• 3+ years of experience implementing Lean principles

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Project management certification

• Effective communication skills and ability to work across multiple organizational levels

Shift:
This role will be on 1st shift
Additional Information:
This position requires travel up to 75% of the time
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Everett, WA / Tukwila, WA / El Segundo, CA / Ridley Park, PA:…