Larry Edwards Vice president, Site Services, Shared Services Group Setting the ‘stage’ Site Services team has critical role helping Boeing grow demolishing multiple buildings, and commencing construction on a new Composite Manufacturing Center to build the massive 777X wings, all on a very tight deadline. And Boeing South Carolina operations continue to expand in support of the business objectives of both Commercial Airplanes and Engineering, Operations & Technology, pulling on our Real Estate and Construction teams. Facilitating the expansion of Boeing’s international presence also engages our Real Estate and Construction teams as we execute lease agreements and build what’s required, where required, anywhere in the world. Within Defense, Space & Security, we are engaged in efforts supporting the closure of the Wichita site in Kansas and a substantial realignment in Southern California, including preparing for the upcoming closure of the C-17 production facility in Long Beach. At Site Services, we know it’s imperative that we deliver on our commitments without disruption to your workplace, safety, security, efficiency or costs. Our performance affects your performance—and, ultimately, the company’s future growth and success. Our commitment to you, and our business partners, is one we do not take for granted or take lightly. We’re there for you, we’re there with you—even though we may not be “center stage.” n PHOTO: MARIAN LOCKHART/BOEING Frontiers August 2014 07 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE As Boeing prepares to enter its second century, the Site Services team is playing a vital role in positioning the company for future success. Yet the work performed by the 4,000 men and women of Site Services, part of the Shared Services Group, often occurs in the background. It’s a role we refer to as being the “stagehands” for Boeing, enabling our commercial, defense, space and security teams to take center stage in the pursuit of turning aerospace dreams into reality. The bulk of our services are focused on ensuring the smooth daily operation of The Boeing Company. We do this primarily through construction and workspace modifications, team rearrangements, building and equipment maintenance, and real estate transactions. By doing what we do best—providing employees with these services safely, effectively and affordably each day—our colleagues all across Boeing are free to focus on what they do best. It’s in this context that we serve as enablers for our business partners. But there are times we find ourselves on center stage alongside the businesses. Now is one of those times. Our business partners are simultaneously preparing for future growth and repositioning their businesses to meet emerging market demands. As a result, Site Services has the privilege of performing to a $3 billion annual operating plan as we help our partners achieve their objectives. The work our teams are executing on their behalf is unprecedented. Disruption-free choreography is required throughout, mandating close coordination and alignment with all site tenants. In support of Commercial Airplanes, our Major Projects teams are coordinating a number of significant infrastructure investments, including plans to further boost 737 production rates, which are already the highest ever, while simultaneously introducing the 737 MAX, supporting the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, and adopting new manufacturing technologies. And for the new 777X program that is now underway, early milestones include moving several thousand people,
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