BDS Lean Senior Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity, in the St. Louis, MO region, for a BDS Lean Senior Manager to lead Lean transformation across Fabrication and Air Dominance Start Right Programs in Berkeley, MO.

This Senior Manager will be responsible for working in partnership with multiple functional leaders to accelerate factory throughput with first time quality across production systems of multiple Programs.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Team with a broad stakeholder group to transform production systems across the STL Region and Air Dominance Programs utilizing the 9 tactics of Lean to achieve business objectives
• Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results – mature Seek, Speak, Listen and closed loop for continuous improvement
• Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practices and priorities
• Create robust communication strategy of Lean tactics implementation – integrate and connect businesses with deep partnerships across functions
• Drive the Implementation of standards that enable takt-based jobs, simplified work, and enhanced factory visuals
• Execute a strategy that drives producible designs, standardized work, capable operators, and full-kit at point-of-use to unlock the capacity of shop floor personnel
• Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture (identify and standardize) best practices and replicate across all key build processes
• Drive standard work process adherence in partnership with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering through methods such as internal auditing and Kamishibai boards

• Lead further deployment of Moonshine Shop operations and capability across St. Louis Region
• Develop and execute lean plans aligned to achieve business strategies, goals, objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
• Manage, develop, and motivate teammates to grow the lean acumen
• Lead (directly or indirectly) employees to implement lean principles that drive results across the production system.
• Partner with the BDS Operations, Compliance, and Training leaders, to enable capable operators and simplified certifications
• Integrate and communicate with factory leaders to ensure support and sponsorship of transformation activities and onboarding of new capabilities into their factories

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 8+ years’ experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing industry
• 5+ years’ experience in leadership or management role
• 5+ years of experience working with product support technical data requirements and formats
• 5+ years of experience in Lean with implementation of Lean Principles to drive business results
• Experience working with assembly and production processes, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., composites, structures), and data needed for defining delivery configurations (e.g., design definition, program directives, engineering drawings, change memos, wiring diagrams and schematics, functional tests, supplier data)
• Advanced knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A])

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Engineering or STEM, preferred)
• Project Management Certification
• Knowledge of Boeing Production System (BPS)
• Experience communicating to the executive level via presentations or other methods
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience working with Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Management, and BR&T to implement lean improvements

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. 

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time outside of the region. Local travel to other St. Louis region sites will be up to 50% sites, including St. Charles, MO, and Mascoutah, IL

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st shift

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $128,350 – $173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.