Supply Chain Lean Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Supply Chain Lean Manager (Level K) to join our Supplier Management team in Everett, Washington.

The Supply Chain Functional Excellence Continuous Improvement Manager will lead improvement strategies, tactical lean engagements, and resource deployment across our internal supply chain professionals and global supply chain. Maintain business operations running efficiently by supporting both internal supply chain level initiatives and implementing high leverage supply chain focused projects. The ideal candidate will ensure all items and services are accurately acquired, so that projects and processes can proceed efficiently and optimally to drive the overall success of the company. This individual will lead the development and deployment of continuous improvement proficiency and culture across supply chain. This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to improve systems, business policies, and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing activities related to supplier improvement plans, business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations

• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

• Monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance

• Provides oversight, guidance and approval of supply base plans to ensure integration with supplier, customer, program and commodity strategies

• Manages, develops and motivates employees

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams

• 5+ years of experience communicating to employees, customers, peers and multiple levels of leadership

• 5+ years of experience leading production system and/or process improvements

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• 5+ years of experience supporting Supplier Management and/or Category Management roles

• 5+ years of experience applying and/or teaching Lean principles, processes, and tools

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.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:  126K-147K   

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.