AOS (Aerospace Operating System) Site Leader

Honeywell Aerospace•South Bend, IN

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 to transform operational performance 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 support 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 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 also involves organizing improvement events and training, supporting productivity and Hoshin Kanri activities, building AOS capabilities and communities, and leading change management across the employee population. The position 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. Candidates must be able to influence and communicate with frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives, and travel to other locations on a limited basis for training or project support. Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates must be U.S. persons, as defined in the posting.

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.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting business outcomes to leadership teams.
Ability to travel to other locations for training or project support on a limited basis.
Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or 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 multiple areas of operations, 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 experience motivating and developing diverse teams.
Eight years of practical experience facilitating improvement events.
Ability to inspire and lead without authority.
Alignment with Honeywell Aerospace values, behaviors, and principles, with a focus on customer outcomes, transformation, innovation, end-to-end ownership, and teamwork.
Ability to listen actively and show empathy.
Experience as a persuasive and proactive change driver.
Passion for learning Aerospace OS core methods and tools.
Results and quality orientation.
Methodical and structured 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 the unit on 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, including planning, materials, sourcing, and quality.
Coach leaders, develop methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimize end-to-end supply chain processes across procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics.