Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Lean Practitioner Level 4 located in Portland, OR!

The successful candidate will be expected to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach with internal and external partners leveraging his/her knowledge of distribution & manufacturing processes (material flow & commodity integration) Lean Six Sigma, safety, quality, and productivity to design efficient processes & layouts integrated with a new system solution.

Execution of the One Boeing Production System needs to be incorporated into all design elements, satisfying the program & Supply Chain Fulfillment requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles.

• Develops and updates instructional materials.

• Supports the development and deployment of new tools.

• 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 business acquisition. Participates in the evaluation process.

• Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing/operations experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing Lean continuous improvement processes.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in assisting cross-functional teams.

• Minimum 3 years of experience assisting implementation of Lean Production Systems & Principles.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Materials and parts distribution activities.

• Project management experience.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.

• Large scale employee change management initiatives in transformational projects. 

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for a 1st shift.

Additional Information:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.