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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking a Lean Practitioner Manager(Process Improvement) to join the IRCSC-One BPS & Lean Team located in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable shift.
Manage employees performing Program improvement and problem-solving strategies for production system, supplier system, and so forth. 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. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists and 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
Develops and coaches Leaders that are Appling continuous improvement tools and principles
Comfortable working directly with Directors, Senior Managers and First Line Leaders and contribute to Director level strategies
Coaches others on BPS Training facilitation
Supports MBU Kamishibai
Supports 5S Activities
Supports One BPS Transformation Assessments
Leads Value Stream Mapping
Leads BPSM and RSPS
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:
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 in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
5+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills
5+ years of experience using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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):
Bachelor degree in engineering discipline
5+ years in related work experience
Experience driving business transformation and/or lean adoption in a manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma Certification
5+ years of experience implementing lean principles
5+ years of experience teaching Lean+ tools and concepts
5+ years of experience working with the Boeing Problem Solving Model
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift:
This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift.
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $116,450 - $157,550
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 26, 2026
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 variable 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.