Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 growing Vertical Lift Business primarily Apache Programme’s. 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.

As a Business Improvement Specialist in Lean / Process Improvement methodologies you will lead a range of initiatives and projects crossing into manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and training services to deliver business benefits in safety, cost, quality and time. Expert in facilitating workshops, conducting independent investigations, providing leadership in cost reduction and process improvement will be a core responsibility. The ability to coach, train and mentor employees at all levels in Lean / Process improvement methods will also form a core element of the role.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing subject matter expertise in Lean / Process Improvement Methodologies

• Providing training, coaching and mentoring in accordance with company standards to develop high performance work teams across multiple disciplines

• Assisting employee teams to develop metrics to support process improvements

• Facilitation and assisting problem solving activities

• Reporting, recording and presenting updates and outcomes of improvement initiatives and related activities

• Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvements

Preferred Competencies:

• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross functional teams to pursue continuous improvement

• Coaching & mentoring skills to develop Lean competencies

• Competent facilitator with ability to work and influence in a matrix structure

• Experience in facilitating and organising improvement activities from 1 Day Kaizen events to 5 Day detailed process improvement events

• Ability to work in a high performing and demanding environment

• Experienced in a range of tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving and Project Management

• Creating, analyzing data & information, and translating into recommendations for improvement

Education & Preferred Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in facilitation, project management and Lean / Continuous Improvement 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 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, cost and quality improvements.

• You will have an appropriate academic education that underpins your working experiences. Qualifications in Project Management, Lean / Process Improvement, Six Sigma methodologies will be expected. A relevant degree would be advantageous.

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 mindset 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

• 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

• Adoption and parental leave options

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 19, 2024.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Benefits and pay are resolved at the local level.

This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).

All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation Support available: No

Virtual Work Option: Hybrid

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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.

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.