AOS (Aerospace Operating System) Site Leader

Honeywell Aerospace•Olathe, KS

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 work closely with the Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader to establish the AOS roadmap, align strategic priorities, and enable 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. You will optimize end-to-end supply chain processes—including procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics—to support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation. The role coordinates improvement events and AOS courses, manages strategic and operational business challenges, supports Hoshin Kanri and productivity activities, coaches employees and managers, leads change management, and contributes to the global AOS community. The position requires limited travel to other locations for training or project support. Honeywell Aerospace is an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company with products and services on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense, and space. The company reports approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4 billion in 2025.

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 under U.S. export control laws and regulations: 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.
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.
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 demonstrate empathy.
Experience as a persuasive and proactive change driver.
Interest in learning Aerospace OS Core Methods and tools.
Results and quality orientation.
Methodical and structured approach to 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 or orchestrate the site Hoshin Kanri process.
Support or orchestrate productivity-generation activities.
Coach peers and key managers within 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.
Develop the AOS roadmap and align strategic priorities with the Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader.
Enable scalable AOS implementation across site functions.
Coach leaders, develop methods, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.