Senior Lean Practitioner Hot

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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lean Practitioner (level 4) in Saint Charles, MO, El Segundo, CA, Huntsville, AL!

Seeking skilled professionals to Boeing’s Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems team —a diverse portfolio of mission-critical solutions that delivers to customers around the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!

Position Responsibilities:

• Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results – mature Seek, Speak, Listen and closed loop for continuous improvement
• Lead and develop Lean strategies for Huntsville Site to include all facets/ functions of business
• Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate innovations and improvement best practices
• Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in program reviews and strategic planning
• Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and priorities
• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles
• Develops and updates instructional materials
• Seeks out new tools and techniques. Tailors message to specific audience level
• Guides the effective application and integration of LEAN implementation
• Leads and facilitates complex and high visibility process improvement efforts
• Develops an integrated strategy and assists with its strategic deployment
• Applies and integrates improvement processes and tools across Huntsville Site
• Leads the development of new improvement tools. Benchmarks best practices
• Assesses business capability and capacity
• Represents the LEAN improvements function in program reviews

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.
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Project management certification
• Knowledge and application of the Boeing Production System (BPS)
• Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, and continuous improvements

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Travel:

• This position requires travel up to 50% of the time domestically

Shift:

• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

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 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:

Saint Charles, MO and Huntsville, AL: $116,450 – $157,550

El Segundo, CA: $124,950 - $169,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 14, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.