Lean Implementation Insights

Creating Momentum and Leverage for Change with an Effective Moonshine Strategy

Many companies today tout the fact that they have “leaned” their productions systems, but time after time, have failed to maintain the gains or have invested an unwarranted amount of resources to maintain the gains of localized improvements within a system that continually struggles against the change.

Boeing Canada Technology, Winnipeg Division achieved breakthrough performance gains implementing the Boeing Production System in an increasingly competitive composite manufacturing environment. Stabilizing the system and sustaining the improvements over time however, presents a great challenge. Join Norine Murray, Lean Promotion/Transformation Manager as she shares the journey and the lessons learned implementing the Boeing Production System in one of Winnipeg Division’s product value streams.

Rapid in-house prototyping and equipment development powered by in-house Moonshine Shop knowledge and skill have accelerated lean success in Winnipeg Division. You’ll take away best practices in Moonshine Shop set-up and management, as well as examples of production proven tactics, right size equipment and mistake proofing concepts to improve flow, quality, and productivity within your organization.

Boeing Winnipeg Division began operations in 1971 with 50 employees. In 2006, Winnipeg Division is proud to celebrate 35 years of growth. Today, we're 1000 employees strong, working together to challenge the conventional wisdom of composite processes. We design, develop and manufacture complex composite primary structure and sub-assemblies for aerospace applications.

Norine Murray, Lean Promotion/Transformation Manager

Norine Murray leads and facilitates lean manufacturing improvements on the factory floor as Manager of Lean Promotion / Transformation at Boeing Canada Technology, Winnipeg Division. Norine brings over 20 years of experience as a leader in manufacturing to her current assignment. Her experience includes leading manufacturing work cells building product for the Boeing 737NG and 777 airplane programs.

A graduate of the University of Manitoba’s CIM (Certificate in Management) program, Norine has more time to pursue her hobbies now that her MBA from Athabasca University is off her plate and hanging proudly on her wall.

Norine loves to read. In the summer she indulges her addiction to golf and in the winter, she enjoys curling in the Boeing Winnipeg Mixed Curling League.