• Lean Practitioner 4

    PDS Defense (Everett, WA)


    IT/Technical

    **Lean Practitioner 4** Everett, WA Posted: 10/9/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213226

    Job Category:

    IT/Technical

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Lean Practitioner 4, in Everett, WA. Job ID#213226

     

    Pay Rate: $63 - $68/hr

    Job Description:

    Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles. Develops and updates instructional materials. Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners. Works with internal or external customers. Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts. Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement. Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools. Supports the development and deployment of new tools. Supports business acquisition. Participates in the evaluation process.

     

    * Leading and coaching day-to-day implementation of Production System (BPS) standard concepts predominantly in manufacturing areas

    * Coaching, leading and partnering with manufacturing, 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

    * 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

    * Participating in strategy development

    * Removing roadblocks for teams, while mentoring them to do the same for themselves - teach, inspire and empower

    * Assisting less advanced practitioners in proper usage of Lean tools

    * Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities.

    * Reflecting on LMO-internal processes and BPS standards to systematically problem-solve and continuously improve (e.g., Tier Boards, Kamishibai, 5S)

    * Work will primarily occur on 1st shift, while occasionally also supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts

    * Maintaining individual development plan

    Must Haves:

    - Lean practitioner experience (open to a level 3 or 4)

     

    - Problem solving skills, negotiation skills

     

    - Presentation skills

     

    - Quick learner comfortable in a fast paced environment

     

    - Basic computer skills: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel

    Plusses:

    - Lean 6 sigma

     

    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.).

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled