AOS (Aerospace Operating System) Site Leader

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

As an Aerospace Operating System (AOS) Site Leader at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the development and site-wide deployment of AOS, driving operational performance transformation across one or more sites. You will partner with the Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader to establish the AOS roadmap, align strategic priorities, and enable scalable implementation across site functions, including planning, materials, sourcing, and quality. As a thought leader and change agent, you will coach leaders, develop methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will also optimize end-to-end supply chain processes spanning procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics to support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation. The role requires at least eight years of practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Operating Systems principles and tools, as well as at least eight years of project management experience across strategic and tactical change projects. The candidate must be able to influence and communicate effectively with frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives, and lead cross-functional initiatives and present business outcomes to leadership teams. Limited travel to other locations for training or project support is required. Candidates must be a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws and regulations, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Requirements

At least 8 years of practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Operating Systems principles and tools.
At least 8 years of project management experience gained through strategic and tactical change projects.
Experience influencing and communicating effectively with frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives, including leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting business outcomes to leadership teams.
Ability to travel to other locations for training or project support; travel is limited.
Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export control laws and regulations: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Master of Business Administration is a plus.
Experience in operations areas such as production, planning, procurement, or logistics.
Successful track record leading without formal authority.
Proven experience driving results and coaching teams or peers across departments.
Experience developing and sustaining networks or communities.
Leadership qualities and experience motivating and developing diverse teams.
Eight years of practical experience facilitating improvement events.
Alignment with Honeywell Aerospace values, behaviors, and principles, with a focus on customer outcomes, transformation, innovation, end-to-end ownership, and teamwork.
Ability to be an active listener and empathetic.
Experience as a convincing and proactive change driver.
Passion for learning Aerospace OS core methods and tools.
Results and quality orientation.
Methodical and structured way of thinking.
High analytical capability.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prioritize, and organize improvement events and AOS courses to create value for the unit.
Manage or lead relevant strategic and operational business challenges.
Foster a continuous improvement mindset using appropriate methods and tools.
Support and/or orchestrate the site's Hoshin Kanri process.
Support and/or orchestrate productivity generation activities.
Coach peers and key managers in promoting and using AOS.
Act as a thought leader for an Agile and Lean mindset.
Advance AOS by sharing success stories and recognizing stakeholders.
Orchestrate, coach, and lead the AOS community and key enablers.
Drive, motivate, and manage employee AOS qualifications.
Participate actively in the global, companywide AOS community.
Collaborate with the AOS office to execute the AOS strategy.
Lead and execute change management across the employee population.
Partner with the Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader to establish the AOS roadmap and align strategic priorities.
Enable scalable AOS implementation across site functions.
Coach leaders, develop methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimize end-to-end supply chain processes spanning procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics.