Senior Lean Practitioner; Process Improvement

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Senior Lean Practitioner (Process Improvement) to join our Strategy, Business Integration & Lean team to support Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) transformation in San Antonio, TX
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This role requires extensive Industrial Engineering expertise, strong Lean background and advanced capability in applying Boeing Production System (BPS) concepts, Lean methodologies, data analytics, and continuous improvement practices to improve flow, safety, quality, productivity, and affordability. This senior‑level position will help shape Boeing San Antonio’s culture of excellence, enabling flow improvements, defect reduction, workforce capability advancement, and alignment.

• Lead development and application of advanced Industrial Engineering methods in the MRO environment
• Design and optimize production systems integrating facilities, tooling, personnel, and supply chain
• Develop Value Stream Mappings, bottleneck analyses, and constraint‑based plans to improve aircraft flow
• Improve turn‑time through sequencing, workflow, and standard operations optimization
• Connect Lean principles, BPS, and Boeing Values into daily operational execution
• Develop and deploy Lean strategies across MRO programs and support functions
• Facilitate Lean workshops such as BPSM/RSPS, AIW, 3P, Kaizen, VSM
• Develop systematic approaches to capture and replicate best practices
• Lead creation of Lean tools tailored to complex MRO work environments
• Coach leaders, frontline teams, and teammates on Lean methods and behaviors
• Tailor training and messaging to different organizational audiences
• Support LIFT cultural activation (Leadership, Integrity, Focus, Trust)
• Serve as Lean SME during program reviews and operational meetings
• Operationalize data analytics for flow improvements and quality reduction
• Develop dashboards and models for cycle‑time, productivity, and performance metrics
• Deliver executive‑level analysis and recommendations using IE principles
• Lead cross‑functional teams involving Production Control, Quality, Tooling, Engineering, and Programs
• Support facility modification planning and aircraft induction/exit optimization
• Manage project life cycles including planning, scheduling, execution, and closure
• Support recovery planning and sitewide performance visibility efforts

• 10+ years implementing Lean principles in production, MRO, or aerospace environments
• 10+ years facilitating Lean workshops (BPSM, AIW, 3P, Kaizen, VSM)
• 10+ years of experience with Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience leading measurable value stream improvements
• 5+ years of project management experience5+ years of experience developing executive‑level presentations
• Effective time management, communication and organizational skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Experience with the Boeing Production System (BPS)
• Experience in MRO or complex aerospace environments.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, Tableau or similar tools

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