Lean Practitioner

Lean Practitioner
Company: Boeing Aerostructures AUS PTY
Job ID: 00000412580
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
Location: AUS - Port Melbourne, Australia
Job Description Qualifications:
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
We are currently seeking a Lean Practitioner to join our advanced manufacturing site located in Port Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis. This position will be based onsite, 5 days per week.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Boeing Production System & Training Centre, as a key member of the Operational Excellence with a primary responsibility to lead and support the implementation of Lean principles and methodologies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for waste reduction, process optimization, and productivity enhancement, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall operational excellence.
Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the organization's Lean strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes and workflows to identify areas of inefficiency, waste, and variability.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean tools and techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive cultural change by promoting a Lean mindset and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Provide training and coaching to employees at all levels to build awareness and buy-in for Lean principles and practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of Lean projects.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance metrics related to Lean initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for further improvement. Communicate results and findings to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and always be on the lookout for opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and optimize performance.
• Encourage a culture of Lean thinking by sharing success stories, teaching, celebrating achievements, and empowering employees to contribute ideas for improvement.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in leading Lean initiatives and driving process improvements within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a passion for driving change and continuous improvement.
• Applicants must have full-time unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Additional Information:
This is a Non EBA position IJC DACJI4. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks and a 3-month probationary period.
Applications for this position will be accepted until March 17th, 2024.
About our benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects for an industry leader
• Attractive remuneration and Performance Based Incentives
• Additional annual ‘Boeing Day off’
• Strong career opportunities
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace including discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join community and social groups

About us:
Boeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the high caliber of our people. We are passionate about improving peoples' lives through increasing global mobility with our iconic planes including the production of the 737, 777 and 787 models.
At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.
If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation: No relocation available
Export Control Requirement: Not an export control position
Safety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level: Individual Contributor - 4
Job Type: Regular
Job Code: DACJI4 (D78)
Our Boeing Australia employers are committed to inclusive and flexible workplaces and encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities and for veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.