Lean Practitioner

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Experienced Lean Practitioner - Process Improvement (Level 3) to join the 787 Program Team in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable Shift! This position requires domestic travel up to 20% of the time. 

In this role you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and teaching employees to solve problems across the production system and mature knowledge and application of lean tools and practices at the team or factory level, and also across the entire 787 value stream.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles
• Assists in formatting updated training materials
• Leads and facilitates (Lean tool certified) process improvement efforts
• Supports advanced continuous improvement tool application
• Participates in strategy development
• Conducts Beta tests on new tools
• Required to be available to attend 2nd and 3rd shifts based on the business need for periodic observations
• Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job
• Exhibits Boeing Behaviors

 Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, when required by the business
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
• 2+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
• 2+ years of experience with project management techniques
• 2+ years of experience in implementing continuous process improvement, lean processes, and employee involvement and engagement strategies in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 or more years’ related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of experience working with diverse Leadership Teams
• 4+ years of experience in using standard lean tools
• 4+ years of experience leading and facilitating Kaizen or other Lean improvement workshops
• 4+ years of experience Leading and facilitating complex process improvement efforts
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $83,300 – $112,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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
Individual Contributor
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.