Director of Operational Excellence

Honeywell Aerospace•United States,

1d•$186,000 - $266,800•Remote

About The Position

At Honeywell Aerospace, the Director of Operational Excellence will be a key leader in developing and deploying the Aerospace Operating System (AOS), Honeywell’s enterprise-wide Lean operating model. The role supports the organization’s transformation toward deeper integration, cultural maturity, and consistent execution across its global Aerospace business. It partners with site-level AOS leaders and business stakeholders to establish roadmaps, align strategic priorities, and enable implementation across Integrated Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial functions. The position serves as a thought leader and change agent, coaching leaders and AOS enablers, developing methods, and driving continuous improvement. It also leads strategic and tactical change projects and optimizes end-to-end business and supply chain processes across procurement, production, distribution, and logistics. The role supports operational, financial, and strategic performance through Lean practices, performance monitoring, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. The position may be performed remotely, with travel required up to 75%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience, including more than 4 years of leadership 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.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% for business needs.
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 experience providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to direct and/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.
Must be a U.S. person under applicable 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Master of Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Support and coach AOS leaders in rolling out AOS across units, establishing implementation roadmaps, and coordinating transition activities.
Collaborate with AOS leaders and unit heads to align priorities and plans with operational, financial, and strategic targets.
Support AOS Agile Action Plans to meet unit performance-improvement targets.
Facilitate training courses and Kaizen improvement events.
Qualify and coach AOS key enablers in AOS methods and the Lean Six Sigma mindset.
Drive AOS method development and improvement in a focus area such as Integrated Supply Chain, R&D, or Commercial.
Act as an AOS thought leader for cultural change.
Lead and manage strategic and tactical change projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery.
Apply Lean Management-based business systems, such as DBS, HOS, and the Toyota Production System, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Conduct process and management consulting to identify improvement opportunities and optimize business workflows.
Communicate across the organization and collaborate with stakeholders in the local language and English.
Drive the end-to-end Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence Roadmap for supply chains, including demand planning, procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics optimization.
Collaborate with site leadership to deploy strategy, establish and coach critical initiatives (A3s) and Tier accountability processes, and lead GEMBA walks.
Identify and oversee digitalization, data analytics, and process-optimization initiatives across supply chains.
Work with cross-functional teams to initiate and sustain continuous improvement, reduce waste, and implement innovative practices.
Monitor and analyze supply-chain performance metrics and reinforce corrective actions where needed.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.