Global Field Representative – Expat

Boeing

Global Field Representative managing supplier recovery efforts in Japan for Boeing. Leading operational improvements and supplier engagements at critical manufacturing locations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNagoya • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorLead💰 $113,050 - $175,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead supplier recovery engagements at strategic manufacturing and supply chain locations
Conduct Gemba-based assessments of manufacturing operations, production systems, labor utilization, inventory health, material flow, capacity, and schedule performance
Develop and execute actionable recovery plans focused on throughput, delivery performance, quality, and operational stability
Drive demand alignment between Boeing requirements and supplier execution plans
Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and ensure sustainable corrective actions are implemented
Establish daily management systems, KPI reviews, accountability mechanisms, and recovery governance structures
Partner directly with supplier executives, factory leadership, and Boeing stakeholders to remove barriers to execution
Support work transfers, capacity expansion, surge activities, and operational transformations
Develop supplier capability through coaching, mentoring, and implementation of best practices
Provide executive-level communication regarding recovery status, risks, constraints, and recommendations
Demonstrate strong leadership by influence, cross-functional collaboration, and a bias for execution in high-pressure environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, supply chain management, supplier management, or operational excellence
Manufacturing and operations experience
Experience leading operational improvement, recovery, turnaround, or production stabilization initiatives
Strong analytical problem-solving and RCCA experience
Experience assessing and improving manufacturing systems and production performance
Experience with demand alignment, production planning, scheduling, and execution management
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Must be able to travel at least 25% of the time domestically and internationally, must hold or have the ability to hold a valid passport
Must possess expertise in at least two of the following: Assembly Operations, CNC Machining, Composites Manufacturing, Outside Processing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Heavy Structures Manufacturing
Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing ExperienceOperations ExperienceAnalytical Problem-SolvingProduction StabilizationCapacity ExpansionKPI DevelopmentDemand AlignmentMaterial Flow OptimizationQuality ImprovementSupplier Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementLeadership by InfluenceCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications

Valid PassportWork Visa Eligibility