In this in-depth single-case study from a large international aerospace and defense company, we ask the following research question: In what ways do lean production influence organizational resilience? Our findings suggest that various lean practices, such as lean meetings, using lean tools and a Lean Production inspired organizational culture promote the development of organizational capabilities that foster anticipation, coping, and adaptation -the three stages of Organizational Resilience. We find that lean practices enhance agility, promote more flexible procedures, increased strategic decentralization and greater 'sharp end' involvement -all of which are conducive to resilience. Further, our data suggest that organizational learning and a lean-inspired culture reinforce the synergy between lean practices and Organizational Resilience. Interestingly, if there is too much standardization, lean practices may potentially also undermine organizational resilience.