Senior Lean Practitioner

Position Responsibilities

• Coach and Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions
• Lead and execute Kaizen events, rapid process improvement workshops (3P), value stream mapping, process mapping, 5S+, structured problem solving, and process analysis to identify areas for improvement
• Develop, deploy and execute an integrated continuous improvement strategy aligned with BDS goals; adapt strategy for program-specific needs
• Deliver Lean training and capability development for frontline employees, supervisors, and leaders; build local trainer capability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement sustainable process improvements; facilitate cross-site replication of best practices
• Use data-driven analysis and metrics (cycle time, throughput, first-time quality, takt, process stability, etc.) to quantify opportunity, measure results, and sustain gains
• Mentor and develop other Lean practitioners and internal change agents; provide on-the-job coaching during deployment
• Prepare concise reports, executive summaries, and presentations for senior leadership on progress, opportunities, and risk mitigation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years’ experience using Lean Manufacturing and/or continuous improvement practices and tools in the workplace
• 5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams
• 3+ years’ experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing environments
• Experience interfacing with and presenting to senior and/or executive leadership
• Proficient with data analysis and Lean metrics to support decision making and planning
• Willing and able to work variable shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Certification
• 10+ years of experience in process improvement methodologies, particularly Lean, with a strong understanding of 5S and value stream mapping
• 10+ years’ experience teaching Lean tools and concepts
• 10+ years’ experience using the Boeing Production System (BPS)
• Experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.,)