Business Improvement Specialist

Boeing Company; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Pension plan with up to 10% employer*

BUPA Medical Plan

Holiday entitlement 23 days + holidays

Well Being Programs

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Business Improvement Specialist to support Fixed Wing Programmes in achieving productivity and business improvements. You will act as a focal point for continuous improvement, delivering coaching, training development and project management across cross‑functional teams.

Role involves Lean methods, BPS and LAP deployment, and reporting of benefits. Onsite with flexible hours, UK security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver improvements across business units.
• Ability to facilitate cross‑functional workshops and training sessions.
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities to develop Lean capability in teams.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable productivity improvements in complex environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Production Systems and related tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Lean and Six Sigma expertise to drive continuous improvement across Fixed Wing Programmes.
• Facilitate, coach and mentor teams to deliver high‑impact improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training materials on Lean and related systems.
• Support problem‑solving and project delivery to meet productivity targets.
• Report on benefits and progress of improvement initiatives to leadership.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Facilitation

Coaching

Training Development

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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. Business Improvement Specialist This role provides expertise and support to BDUK Fixed Wing Programmes and associated functional teams to develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement. The Business Improvement Specialist will act as a focal point for Continuous Improvement within Fixed Wing Programmes, providing facilitation, coaching, mentoring, training development, project management, problem-solving support, and delivery of high-value, high-impact improvement initiatives. The role carries joint accountability for supporting Fixed Wing Programmes in achieving productivity, performance, and business improvement targets.

• Provide expertise in Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies and approaches.
• Drive delivery of the Continuous Improvement process in accordance with the Continuous Improvement Capture Standard Work, ensuring benefits are captured and reported across Fixed Wing Programmes and other assigned business areas.
• Partner with Operations teams to deploy the Lean Boeing Production System (BPS) and drive productivity improvements across P8 and E7 Programmes and associated functional areas.
• Partner with teams and employees to deploy the Lean Ambassador Programme (LAP), strengthening Lean culture and capability across Fixed Wing Programmes and assigned business areas.
• Provide hands‑on problem‑solving support to employee teams to enable delivery of high‑value, high‑impact projects and initiatives.
• Support the development of High Performance Work Teams across Fixed Wing Programmes and other assigned business areas using systems such as Employee Involvement 2.0 and BPS.
• Utilise the company's Lean tools and methods to identify and adopt best practices that enhance the existing toolkit.
• Facilitate large‑scale step‑change improvement initiatives and develop business unit productivity improvement plans and strategies.
• Represent the Continuous Improvement function in new business acquisitions, providing expertise in Lean Production Systems and complementary business improvement models.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting of results and status, including Continuous Improvement Capture, Lean Ambassador, BPS Programmes, and Quality of Service Surveys.
• Drive personal development and achievement of competencies, including Lean Facilitator/Instructor, Six Sigma, and other role‑specific certifications and requirements.
• Support the coaching and development of new Business Improvement Specialists to ensure they achieve strong Lean capability and can effectively support the business.
• Support Fixed Wing Programmes in detailed workshops as required by Programme Managers.
• Provide detailed reporting support within the BIT function.
• Represent BIT as a member of the E7 and P8 leadership teams. Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance.
• Skilled in coordinating cross‑functional teams and applying collaborative working techniques.
• Experienced in developing and delivering training materials in Lean and other continuous improvement methods and systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective professional relationships at both senior management and shop floor levels.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Strong coaching and training skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge and develop others.
• Competent in MS Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to facilitate improvement events ranging from one‑day Kaizen events to five‑day step‑change or value stream mapping events.
• Experienced in a range of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement systems and methods.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience in deploying Continuous Improvement methods, systems, and training across a range of organisations, ideally including Aerospace and Defence, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Information Technology, and Service sectors.
• Strong practitioner experience in facilitation, value stream analysis, problem solving, best practice development, and project/portfolio management.
• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business improvements within complex stakeholder environments, including customers, suppliers, internal stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Relevant education in Manufacturing, Maintenance Operations, Engineering, or Quality Systems.
• Professional certifications in Business Operations, Lean, Quality, and Process Improvement are expected.
• A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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
• Inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Shift Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

This is an onsite position with flexible working hours.