Lean Practitioner

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking for Experienced or Senior Lean Practitioners (Level 3 or 4) to join our Lean Manufacturing Office team in Everett Auburn or Renton Washington.

The successful candidate will support operating areas in achieving their business objectives by implementing production system standards driving business process improvements and applying best practices. This role involves leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary product teams to plan solve complex problems make decisions and manage risks ensuring that technical quality cost and schedule targets align with current and future program requirements. While the primary focus will be on one of the specified locations the candidate may also be called upon to provide support in other regional areas as needed.

The candidate will also train others in continuous improvement tools and principles assist in updating training materials and lead Lean-certified process improvement initiatives. Additionally they will support the application of advanced continuous improvement techniques contribute to strategy development and conduct Beta testing of new tools.

We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity innovation and diversity as this drives a positive culture through transparency safety quality and respect. Above all Employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek speak and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Guiding the practical application and integration of Boeing Production System (BPS) implementation across Boeing Commercial Airplanes

• Working with all levels of the organization to identify risks assist and develop integrated deployment strategies that improve the production system and assist with the implementation of these targets

• Promoting a continuous improvement and problem-solving culture

• Leading and facilitating complex and highly visible process improvement efforts

• Instructing and coaching others in continuous improvement principles and tools including facilitation of Accelerated Improvement Workshops Value Stream Mapping 3P or Autonomous Maintenance Workshop

• Creating enhancements to existing improvement tools; developing and updating instructional materials

• Supporting coaching and partnering with the manufacturing team to implement grow and sustain the Daily Management structure and cadence

• Mentoring future instructors and less experienced practitioners

• Supporting the development and deployment of new BPS tools

• Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities

• Reflecting on LMO (Lean Manufacturing Operation) processes and BPS standards to systematically problem solve and continuously improve

• Work will primarily occur on 1st shift while occasionally also supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3 years of experience in using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace

• 3 years of experience teaching Lean tools and concepts

• 3 years of experience leading a cross-functional team

• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)

• Ability to work a variable shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years of experience leading or facilitating process improvement activities such as 5S VSM AIW 3P AMW/TPM M&I RCA Systematic Problem-Solving Theory of Constraints

• 1 years of experience in Aerospace Fabrication or Manufacturing

• 1 years of experience supporting leading and delegating the project teams responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle

• 1 years of experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment

• Strong communication skills

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master 4 years related work experience 10 years related work experience etc.).

Senior (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master 8 years related work experience 14 years related work experience etc.).

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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 (level 3): 94500 to 115500

Summary pay range (level 4): 113400 - 138600

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