Director of Operational Excellence

Honeywell Aerospace•Clearwater, FL

21h

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Operating System Site Leader to lead development and site-wide deployment of the Aerospace Operating System (AOS), transforming operational performance across one or more sites. The role partners with the Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader to establish the AOS roadmap, align strategic priorities, and enable implementation across functions including planning, materials, sourcing, and quality. As a thought leader and change agent, the Site Leader coaches leaders, develops methods, and drives continuous improvement. The position focuses on optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes—including procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics—to support growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation. Limited travel to other locations for training or project support may be required. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to contractual agreements.

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.
Business fluency in the local language and English.
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. citizen due to contractual agreements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Master of Business Administration.
Experience in multiple 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 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 focus on customer outcomes, transformation, innovation, end-to-end ownership, and teamwork.
Ability to listen actively and empathetically.
Experience as a persuasive and proactive change driver.
Interest in 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 or orchestrate the site's Hoshin Kanri process.
Support 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.
Actively participate in the global, companywide AOS community.
Collaborate with the AOS office to execute the AOS strategy.
Partner with site and global leaders to establish the AOS roadmap and align strategic priorities.
Enable scalable AOS implementation across site functions, including planning, materials, sourcing, and quality.
Drive continuous improvement and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes across procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics.