Lean Boeing Production System Manager

Lean Boeing Production System Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Lean Boeing Production System Manager (Level K) to join the Propulsion Systems Division supporting locations in Everett and Kent, Washington on 1st shift. The BCA Propulsion BPS Lean Boeing Production System Manager leads day-to-day continuous improvement and lean execution in propulsion factory operations across Kent and Everett, partnering with site leadership to deliver measurable factory performance improvements focused on Flow, Stability, Quality and Safety. This role will create and own factory improvement plans, facilitate the use of problem solving tools, and integrate the Lean principles. The individual will be required to build and grow a team to support the business needs. Up to 25% travel to Charleston, SC is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages direct and indirect employees performing Program improvement strategies for production system, supplier system, and so forth.

• Utilization of the BPS 9 tactics to drive improvement

• Leads Oobeya development, execution and improvement

• Ability to facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement activities

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. 

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

• Drives talent strategy to build and scale high-impact teams

• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience implementing Lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.

• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

• 3+ years of experience in senior level communication including presentation development and report outs 

• 3+ years of experience of knowledge and application of the Boeing Production System (BPS)

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., Boeing Problem Solving Model /Accelerated Improvement Workshop / 3P Production Preparation Process / Kaizen / Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Distribution Kaizen)

• 5+ years of managing or leading a team

• Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, and continuous improvements

• Project management certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Developing - onboarding, training team > add to description

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This role is primarily 1st SHIFT ; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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.

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 insu