Supply Chain Organization Lean Practitioner (Level 3 or 4)

Boeing•Everett, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Supply Chain Functional Excellence is looking for a Lean Practitioner to support Supply Chain teams in Everett, Washington on 1st Shift. As a Lean Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in driving Lean initiatives across the Supply Chain organization, both factory and non-factory environment. You will be responsible for Lean initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. This position requires a deep understanding of Lean principles and methodologies, as well as the ability to mentor and guide teams in their Lean journey.

Requirements

Level 4 - 14 years of combined relevant experience including education
5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment
10+ 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)
10+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
10+ years of experience with coaching and facilitating training
Willing and able to work a variable shift (primarily 1st shift)
Willing and able to travel domestically, potential international travel – confirm with hiring manager

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education (Associate’s Degree minimum)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
10+ years of experience implementing Lean principles
5+ years of experience teaching Lean tools and concepts
5+ years of experience working with the Boeing Problem Solving Model
Experience in Supply Chain/Boeing Production System (BPS) in an office environment

Responsibilities

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
Develops an integrated continuous improvement strategy and assists 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 coach 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