Business Improvement Specialist

5 months ago


Middle Wallop, United Kingdom BOEING Full time

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 World Class Productivity and Quality the company approach to Continuous Improvement. This exciting role will support the execution of the Lean Strategy and also support day to day quality assurance and governance activities within the Business Improvement Team. The successful person will need to be flexible and travel to various locations. The role will combine Facilitation, Coaching, Training Employees, Project Management, and Project Delivery. Joining a successful Business Improvement Team this high profile position will be critical to the success of the Lean Strategy and ongoing development of the Business Improvement Team.

As a lead Business Improvement Specialist in Lean / Process Improvement methodologies you will drive a range of initiatives and projects crossing into manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other business functions to deliver benefits in safety, cost, quality and time. Expertise 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 the development high performance work teams will also form a core element of the role.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Coordination of day to day Lean Strategy activities, reporting status, recording and presenting updates and outcomes of improvement initiatives
- Lead, coordinate and facilitate Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen Events from 1 Day through to 2 week events
- Lead, coordinate and facilitate Lean Training Events
- Ensure effective communication and recognition of the Lean Strategy and outcomes are published at all levels
- Contribute to the development Lean Training Materials
- Utilise the Company Productivity and Quality Improvement Systems which will include training and coaching others in those systems
- Training, Coaching and Mentoring in accordance with company standards to develop Employee Involvement Teams across multiple fields
- Delivery of Productivity, Efficiency and Quality improvements to support Business Goals & Objectives
- Conduct Quality Assurance and Governance tasks in direct support of the Business Improvement Team

**Competencies**:

- Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills with the ability to lead and inspire cross functional teams at all levels, able to influence and build strong professional relationships
- Project Management, Financial and Commercial Awareness with the ability to develop Business Cases to support CI Initiatives.
- Coaching & Mentoring skills to develop Employee Involvement Teams
- Strong facilitator with ability to work and influence in a matrix structure
- Experience of leading and organising improvement activities from 1 Day Kaizen events to 5 Day detailed Value Stream 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 this into recommendations for improvement

**Preferred Education, Skills & Experience**:

- Your experience will enable you to demonstrate a track record of continued success where you have delivered tangible Business benefits 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, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and above will be expected. A relevant degree in Operational Excellence, Business Management would also be expected.

**What Boeing offers you**:
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 approach 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



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