AOS Site Leader - Director

Honeywell Aerospace•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$189,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Director of Operational Excellence - AOS Leader serves as the strategic program leader guiding Aerospace Operating System (AOS) implementation at the Minneapolis, Minnesota site and driving AOS expansion, adoption, and execution across the Engines & Power organization. The role enables scalable, repeatable performance by coaching leaders, coordinating strategic improvement processes, and embedding the AOS framework throughout the enterprise. It aligns leadership teams, coordinates improvement initiatives, incorporates Lean and Agile methodologies, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export control laws: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
At least 8 years of project management expertise, preferably spanning strategic and tactical initiatives, and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Business Systems, consultancy, or Operational Excellence.
At least 4 years of relevant leadership experience in Lean manufacturing, Lean supply chain, or strategic change projects.
Strong methodical knowledge of Lean and Agile management methods, including AOS elements and practical application.
Master Practitioner-level competency in fundamental Lean tools.
Hands-on experience organizing and conducting Kaizen events and improvement workshops, coaching, and supporting change initiatives.
Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing and a proven record of implementation and change management.
Demonstrated people leadership providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to direct or indirect reports.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach.
Ability to inspire change and influence without authority.
Results and quality orientation.
Familiarity with ERP systems and other relevant software solutions.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in supply chain management.
Skilled facilitation of Improvement Events and complex problem-solving sessions.

Nice To Haves

Prior cross-organizational leadership experience.
Deep competence in organizational change management.
Experience establishing and sustaining networks or communities of practice.
Passion for Lean, AOS Core Methods, and developing organizational capability.
Ability to build networks that support AOS adoption.
Active and empathetic listening.
Ability to inspire and influence leaders without direct authority.
Proactive change leadership.
Strong leadership aligned with Honeywell’s Aerospace People and Leadership Practices framework.
Excellent communication skills for executive leadership environments.
Demonstrated success leading without formal authority and driving results.
Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse teams.
A methodical, structured approach with strategic insight.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the central AOS team to define methods and plans for launching, supporting, and expanding AOS within Honeywell Aerospace.
Drive AOS adoption within the organization, including defining a roadmap and coordinating activities across the unit.
Align with leadership teams to promote adoption of AOS priorities, methods, and templates.
Coordinate, prioritize, and organize Improvement Events.
Manage or lead strategic business challenges to meet performance and improvement targets.
Foster continuous improvement using practical Lean and Agile methods.
Support or orchestrate the Hoshin Kanri process.
Coach peers and key managers in promoting and using AOS, and champion mindset change.
Promote AOS by recognizing success stories and examples of Lean and Agile leadership.
Coach and lead the AOS community and key enablers across the unit.
Drive, motivate, and manage employee AOS qualifications.
Collaborate with the global AOS community to execute enterprise-wide strategy.
Participate actively in the companywide AOS network.
Help establish and grow the AOS team, with one full-time equivalent per SBG, channel, or function.
Ensure improvement methodologies are applied consistently and effectively across the business.