Boeing

Aerospace

LeanPractitioner

$72–98k Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Lean Practitioner at Boeing. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Observe and support with instruction in improvement tools. Participate in teaching basic LEAN modules”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance efficiency; Reduce waste; Improve overall performance; Measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, Must be a "US Person", Willing and able to work a variable shift, Willing and able to travel domestically and potentially international travel, 100% onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1 + year of experience using Lean Principles and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace, 1+ year of experience working in cross-functional teams, Willing and able to work a variable shift (primarily 1st shift), Willing and able to travel domestically and potentially international travel

Nice to Have

Associate’s degree or higher, Lean Six Sigma Certification, 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment, 1+ years of Experience in Toyota Production System (TPS)/Boeing Production System (BPS) or equivalent

What You'll Do.

Observe and support with instruction in improvement tools

Participate in teaching basic LEAN modules

Assist with process improvement

Help gather data and information

Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives

Apply applicable lean tools

Assist in development of continuous improvement strategy

Assist in development of Lean training programs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Utilize data analysis and metrics

Educate stakeholders in Lean principles

Prepare and present reports on progress

Stay updated on industry trends

Represent Lean function in program reviews

Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice

Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution

Tailor message to specific audience level

Lead and facilitate process improvement efforts

Guide the effective application of LEAN implementation

Apply and integrate improvement processes

Lead and facilitate improvement of enterprise policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with stakeholders; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Facilitate cross-team best-practice sharing; Promote replication of successful process improvements across the organization; Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in program reviews and strategic planning

Communication Scope

Prepare and present reports on progress and outcomes to management; Tailors message to specific audience level

Full Job Description

Lean Practitioner (Entry level, Associate, Mid-level) **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)** has an exciting opportunity for a **Lean Practitioner (Entry Level, Associate or Mid-Level)** to BDS Lean Organization in **Ridley Park, PA.** As a Lean Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in driving Lean initiatives and mindset across the organization. You will be responsible for Lean activities and partnering with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. This position requires an understanding of Lean principles and methodologies, as well as the ability to guide teams and leaders in their Lean journey. **Position Responsibilities:** **Level 1** · Observes and supports with instruction in improvement tools and principles · Participates in teaching basic LEAN modules · Assists with process improvement · Helps gather data and information **Level 2** · Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions · Apply applicable lean tools (e.g. Problem solving, Kaizen workshops, 3p, Value Steam mapping, Process mapping, 5s) and process analysis to identify areas for improvement · Assist in development, deployment and execution of integrated continuous improvement strategy and assist with its strategic deployment · Assist in development and implementation of Lean training programs for employees at all levels · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts, facilitate cross-team best-practice sharing, and promote replication of successful process improvements across the organization · Utilize data analysis and metrics to measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives · Educate stakeholders in Lean principles and practices · Prepare and present reports on progress and outcomes to management · Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Lean methodologies **Level 3** · Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in program revi

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