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Experienced Lean Practitioner

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025477249 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 17, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Lean Organization is looking to add an Experienced Lean Practitioner (Level 4) to the team in Huntsville, AL!

We’re seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. 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., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)

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, institutionalization, and continuous improvements.

Shift:

This position is currently scheduled for A shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm. As business conditions change, the selected candidate should be able to work any shift as needed.

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 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: $100,300 - $135,700 USD


    Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 24, 2025


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

    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.

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    No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

    • Generous company match to your 401(k).
    • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
    • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
    • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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