Boeing
Aerospace
LeanPractitioner
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“Lean Practitioner at Boeing. Skills: Lean principles, Process improvement, Cross-functional teams. Supports with instruction in improvement tools and principles. Participates in teaching basic LEAN modules”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance efficiency; Reduce waste; Improve overall performance; Measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
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 work expected, Travel up to 10% of the time
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.
Supports with instruction in improvement tools and principles
Participates in teaching basic LEAN modules
Assists with process improvement
Helps gather data and information
Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives
Apply applicable lean tools
Assist in development
deployment and execution of integrated continuous improvement strategy
Assist in development and implementation of Lean training programs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts
Utilize data analysis and metrics to measure effectiveness
Educate stakeholders in Lean principles and practices
Prepare and present reports on progress and outcomes
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in program reviews
Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice
Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution
Tailors message to specific audience level
Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts
Guides the effective application and integration of LEAN implementation
Applies and integrates improvement processes and tools across the site
Leads and facilitates the improvement and standardization of enterprise policies and procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with stakeholders to enhance efficiency; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts; Facilitate cross-team best-practice sharing; Promote replication of successful process improvements across the organization
Communication Scope
Prepare and present reports; Tailors message to specific audience level
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning
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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