Lean Practitioner

Boeing•Puyallup, WA

3d•$108,900 - $161,700•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking highly motivated, lean-focused, and passionate problem solvers to join our team as Lean Practitioners supporting BCA Fabrication in Auburn and Puyallup WA. Our team is currently hiring for a range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Lean Practitioners. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by implementing lean initiatives that eliminate waste, enhance quality, and reduce process flow times. Your work will directly contribute to achieving production rate increases while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
1+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
1+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills
1+ years of experience using strong analytical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience implementing lean principles
3+ years of experience teaching Lean tools and concepts
1+ years of experience utilizing systematic problem solving tools (BPSM/RSPS)
1+ years of experience using Oobeya or other site level strategic planning tools
Boeing Lean Tool Certifications (PARL: BPSM, AIW, VSM, 3P…)

Responsibilities

Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles
Develops and updates instructional materials
Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners
Works with internal or external customers
Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts
Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement
Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools
Supports the development and deployment of new tools
Supports business acquisition. Participates in the evaluation process.
Coach, lead, and partner with manufacturing, functional support, and management on problem-solving activities at the minimum up to Director Leader level
Lead or facilitate Lean workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 3P, and Autonomous Maintenance Workshops (AMW)
Lead project management activities and drive lean process improvement projects
Apply and teach BPS standards to others
Demonstrate influence across cross-functional teams