Experienced or Senior Lean Practitioner (Level 4 or 5)

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Lean Practitioner (Level 4 or 5) to support the BDS Lean Organization in Tukwila, WA. 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.

Requirements

5 + years of experience using Lean Principles and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace (e.g. Problem solving, Kaizen workshops, 3p, Value Steam Mapping, Process mapping, 5S)
5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
5+ years of experience teaching Lean Principals, Tools and Concepts
Willing and able to work a variable shift (primarily 1st shift)
Willing and able to travel domestically and potentially international travel
Must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher
5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment
5+ years of Experience in Quality Management System (QMS)/Boeing Production System (BPS) or equivalent
Lean Six Sigma Certification

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 metrics to measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives
Coach, 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