Business Improvement Specialist Featured

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’s continued success and growth is built on the philosophy of Continuous Improvement. This exciting role will support our Vertical Lift Business primarily Apache Programmes operating from two locations Middle Wallop, Hampshire and Wattisham, Suffolk. The role will combine Facilitation, Coaching, Training Employees, Project Management, and Project Delivery. Joining a successful Business Improvement Team this high-profile position will support a range of Improvement / Change Initiatives including working and collaborating with customers and suppliers.

As a Business Improvement Specialist in Lean / Process Improvement methodologies you will drive a range of initiatives and projects crossing into manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other business functions to deliver benefits in safety, cost, quality and time. The successful candidate would need to have the ability to positively engage with front line workers through to senior management. Facilitating workshops, conducting independent investigations, leadership productivity and process improvement will be a core responsibility. The ability to coach, train and mentor employees at all levels in the development high performance work teams will also form a core element of the role. This is a full-time position based at either Wattisham or Middle Wallop with some travel between both sites.

Responsibilities include:

• Project Management, reporting, recording and presenting updates and outcomes of improvement initiatives and related activities
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and deliver opportunities for improvements both at the strategic level and tactical level.
• Providing Subject Matter Expertise in Lean / Process Improvement Methodologies
• Utilising the Company Productivity and Quality Improvement Systems which will include training and coaching others in those systems
• Training, Coaching and Mentoring employees in accordance with company standards to develop Lean / Continuous Improvement Competencies
• Assisting employee teams to develop metrics in support of process improvements
• Delivery of Productivity and Quality improvements to support Business Goals & Objectives

Competencies:

• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills with the ability to lead and inspire cross functional teams at all levels, able to influence and build strong professional relationships
• Project Management, Financial and Commercial Awareness with the ability to develop Business Cases to support CI Initiatives.
• Coaching & Mentoring skills to develop Lean / Continuous Improvement Competencies
• Strong facilitator with ability to work and influence in a matrix structure
• Experience of leading and organising improvement activities from 1 Day Kaizen events to 5 Day detailed Value Stream Process Improvement events
• Ability to work in a high performing and demanding environment
• Experienced in a range of improvement tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Structured Problem Solving and Project Management
• Creating, analyzing data & information and translating this into recommendations for improvement

Preferred Education & Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have significant and proven experience of leading teams, facilitation, project management and implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement systems in a range of industries that includes Aerospace. Previous experience working in an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul environment will be advantageous.
• Your experience will enable you to demonstrate a track record of continued success where you have delivered tangible Business benefits through deploying Lean / Process Improvement Methodologies. You will also demonstrate examples where you have worked closely with customers and suppliers, built relationships and through those relationships delivered productivity and quality improvements.
• You will have an appropriate education that underpins your working experiences. Qualifications ranging from Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent would be expected. A relevant degree would be advantageous (not essential).

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 10, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.