Senior Lean Practitioner Manager
Boeing
Posted: April 15, 2026
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We are seeking a Lean Practitioner Manager to lead and develop Lean strategies for the Aerospace Composites Center in Hazelwood, MO. The ideal candidate will have experience in execution and results-driven leadership and a strong background in Lean principles and strategy.
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Job Description
Senior Lean Practitioner Manager
Company:
Aerospace Composite Center, LLC
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Lean Practitioner Manager (L Level) to support the Aerospace Composites Center in Hazelwood, MO! The Aerospace Composites Center has state-of-the-art enabled capabilities and operates to support Boeing’s Fighter Programs.
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 BDS to include all facets/ functions of business.
· Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate best practices.
· Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and priorities.
· Establish and deploy functional and business rotation program to accelerate learning and execution.
· Create robust communication strategy – integrate and connect businesses with deep partnerships across functions.
· Acquires resources for organizational lean improvement activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
· Manages, develops and motivates employees and managers.
· Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
Additional Responsibilities to Include:
· Manages employees and first-level managers performing Program improvement strategies for production system, supplier system, and so forth.
· Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
· Acquires resources for department activities, 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• 5+ years of experience implementing lean manufacturing principles in a production system
• 5+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams
• 5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience in program management
• 3+ years of managerial experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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.
Relocation:
• This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Shift:
• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives
Travel:
This position may require travel up to 10%
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: $141,950 – $192,050 USD
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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