Lead Operational Excellence

Company: Boeing
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Lead Operational Excellence Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation, and Boeing Global Services (BGS) continues this tradition today by delivering unparalleled aftermarket support and services for customers worldwide. Boeing Supply Chain is currently looking for Lead Operational Excellence to join our team in Dallas, TX, Hazelwood, MO, Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. Position Responsibilities: Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles. Develop and update instructional materials. Mentor’s instructors, experienced practitioners and leaders. Guides to 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 the extended enterprise. Leads the development of new improvement tools. Benchmarks best practices. Leads and facilitates the improvement and standardization of enterprise policies and procedures. Assesses business capability and capacity. Represents the LEAN improvements function in program reviews. Coaching, leading and partnering with supplier manufacturing representative, functional support, and management on systematic problem-solving activities Promoting continuous improvement and problem-solving culture and tools Facilitating or coaching facilitation of continuous improvement workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Autonomous Maintenance Workshops, Distribution Kaizens, Table Top, Moonshine, Kamishibai, Point of Use, Leader Standard Work, and Tier Boards Leading, facilitating, and project-managing improvement workshops and systematic problem-solving efforts in focus areas Leading and coaching day-to-day implementation of Boeing Production System (BPS) standard concepts predominantly in manufacturing areas Supporting more advanced and complex process improvements Instructing others in continuous improvement tools and principles using standardized lesson materials. Assists in formatting updated training materials. Supporting, coaching and partnering with a team at Senior Manager/Executive level to implement, grow, and sustain the Daily Management structure and cadence Removing roadblocks for teams, while mentoring them to do the same for themselves - teach, inspire and empower Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities. Reflecting on internal processes and BPS standards to systematically solve problem-solve and continuously improve (e.g., Tier Boards, Kamishibai, 5S) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Minimum 8 years' experience utilizing LEAN strategy and concepts Minimum 5 years' Supply Chain Experience Minimum 3 years' experience interfacing with Suppliers Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to travel up to 50% This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external) Leading or managing projects and collaborating across organizations and with multi-discipline teams 5 year Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience. Familiarity with Boeing Production System (BPS) and/or Toyota Production System (TPS) concepts. Experience leading or facilitating process improvement activities such as 5S, VSM, AIW, 3P, AMW/TPM, M&I, RCA, Systematic Problem-Solving, Theory of Constraints. Experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment. Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing 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. Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 several 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: $116,450.00 - $169,050.00 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

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