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Job Description:

This position will provide leadership and guidance to continuously evolve BDUK’s Lean Strategy to enable ongoing strengthening of our Continuous Improvement culture.  The role holder will engage with business leaders across BDUK but will also have a role contributing to the broader Boeing Company Lean Strategies. The role is also pivotable to the efficient running of the BDUK Business Improvement Team.  The Lean Strategy Programme Lead is a high-profile position and will be instrumental in strengthening BDUK’s long-term commitment to Operational Excellence. The role holder will report directly to the Head of Business Improvement for BDUK.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and influence to strengthen BDUK organizational wide continuous improvement capability and culture

• Provide direct input and direction to organizational development through Lean Education Programmes

• Provide expertise in Lean Operational/Excellent Systems through coaching, mentoring and upskilling to strengthen the deployment of the Boeing Lean Production System

• Facilitate large scale step change improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements in safety, first time quality and productivity.

• Capture and report on the benefits using key performance indicators such as: People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation

• Ensure the Business Improvement Team processes and procedures are compliant and maintained to meet the requirements of BDUK’s Quality Management System

• Provide training, coaching and mentoring to Business Improvement Team members to ensure the appropriate competencies are developed and sustained

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
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent Pension Plan
• 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.

Basic Qualifications/ Education & Experience:

• Expert in Lean / Operational Excellence Systems of Work

• Highly skilled in the management and leadership of cross functional teams and an expert practitioner of collaborative working techniques and methods

• Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build strong professional relationships at both senior management level and shop floor level

• A good understanding of Quality Management Systems and supporting regulatory bodies

• Highly experienced coach and trainer with proven ability to transfer knowledge in the development of others

• Expert facilitator in leading and organising improvement activities from 1 Day Kaizen events to 5 Day detailed organisational step change / value stream mapping events

• Highly experienced in detailed end-to-end value stream mapping

• The ability to obtain UK SC

Preferred Qualifications/ Education & Experience:

• 15 Years + of proven experience in leading the development and deployment of Continuous Improvement Systems that have contributed directly to operational excellence. This experience would have been gained in different business environments that would include Education and Training, Aerospace and Security, Manufacturing and Service Businesses.

• Highly skilled with significant experience as a senior practitioner in facilitation, complex value streams, complex problem solving, developing best practices. Proven record of measurable success with advanced collaboration skills and techniques demonstrated within complex stakeholder structures that include customers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• An appropriate education or equivalent credentials within Manufacturing, Maintenance Operations, Engineering and Quality Systems. Certifications or equivalent credentials in Lean / Process Improvement Systems and Methodologies will be required. A relevant Degree or equivalent credentials based on acquired experience within Lean Education, Operations Management and deployment of Lean/Operational Excellence Systems will be viewed as advantageous to complement significant senior level practitioner experience.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 04, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.