The Boeing Company
Aerospace
SeniorLeanPractitioner
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“Senior Lean Practitioner at The Boeing Company. Skills: Lean principles, Lean methodologies, process management, cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement. Coach and Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions. Teach and 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”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance efficiency; reduce waste; improve overall performance; enable world-class manufacturing system performance and efficiency; achieve business objectives; measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; process analysis; data analysis; identifying constraints; containment; support system escalation for RCCA and kaizen countermeasures
Willing to Travel Domestically and internationally as needed, This position requires travel up to 25% of the time, This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance., This position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Security Clearance for which the U. S. Government requires U. S. Citizenship., An interim and/or final U. S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required., This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U. S. Government requires U. S. Citizenship only., Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status., U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required., May have additional shift requirements to support program objectives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 + years of experience implementing lean principles, 10+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams, 8+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e. g. , BPSM /AIW / 3p, Value Steam mapping, Process mapping, 5s), 6+ years of experience teaching Lean+ tools and concepts, Willing to Travel Domestically and internationally as needed
Nice to Have
Bachelors Degree or higher, Lean Six Sigma Certification, 10+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment, 10+ years of Experience with the Boeing Production System, Project management certification
What You'll Do.
Coach and Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions
Teach and apply applicable lean tools (e. g. Problem solving
5s) and process analysis to identify areas for improvement
deploy and execute integrated continuous improvement strategy and assist with its strategic deployment
Develop and implement 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
Mentor and 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
Applies and integrates improvement processes and tools across the full value stream
Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution results
Production System design
facility layout and 5S in support of “Start Right” in new Buildings while also transitioning from existing facilities
Effective kitting strategies and visual controls for part placement and storage
Production Health metrics and visual controls identifying constraints
containment and support system escalation for RCCA and kaizen countermeasures
Example: Tier Board & Oobeya visuals with operational cadence
Long term continuous improvement through all life cycles of the Program (_L +DBR’s / PFMEA through LRIP)_
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering with stakeholders; guide teams and leaders; working with BDS Program and manufacturing teams, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; facilitate cross-team best-practice sharing; promote replication of successful process improvements across the organization.
Communication Scope
Prepare and present reports on progress and outcomes to management
Process & Methodology
Project management certification
Full Job Description
Senior Lean Practitioner **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)** has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Lean Practitioner** to join the**** Air Dominance Lean team to support a proprietary program in St. Louis, MO. As a Lean Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in driving Lean initiatives and culture 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. The successful candidate will be a Lean manufacturing expert to support Boeing Production System implementation, and maturity, working with BDS Program and manufacturing teams, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise, to drive the integration of Lean best practices to enable world-class manufacturing system performance and efficiency. This teammate will be responsible for embedding lean principles and tactics within the design, establishment and maturity of a production system for a development Program to enhance the “Start Right” culture and achieve business objectives. _**Position Responsibilities:**_ * Coach and Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions * Teach and 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 * Develop, deploy and execute integrated continuous improvement strategy and assist with its strategic deployment * Develop and implement 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 m
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