Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lean Practitioner/Continuous Improvement Specialist

Everett, WA

Onsite

Position Responsibilities:

- guiding the effective application and integration of Lean implementation across Aeroapce.

- Works with all levels of the organization to identify risks, assists and develops integrated deployment strategies that improve the production system, and assists with the implementation of these targets.

- Candidate will instruct customers /partners in continuous improvement tools, principles and techniques

- Mentors other lesser experiences Lean practitioners through training, coaching.

- Must be proficient and certified in the Lean tools (5S, VSM, AIW, 3P etc.).

- Leads and facilitates complex and highly visible process improvement efforts.

- Supports the development and deployment of new improvement tools.

• Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results – mature Seek, Speak, Listen and closed loop for continuous improvement

• Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate innovations and improve best practices

• Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in Program reviews and strategic planning

• Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and priorities

• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles

• Develops and updates instructional materials

• Seeks out new tools and techniques

• Tailors message to specific audience level

• Guides 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

• 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience implementing lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.

• 5+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Project management certification

• Knowledge and application of the Aerospace Production System (APS)

• Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements

Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).