Director Operational Excellence Site Leader

Honeywell Aerospace•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Operating System Site Leader to lead the 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 support scalable implementation across site 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 role focuses on optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes across procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics to support growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation. The position also collaborates with the AOS office to execute the AOS strategy. Honeywell Aerospace develops aerospace products and services for commercial, defense, and space aircraft, including engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, connectivity systems, mechanical components, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company states that it is committed to developing technologies that reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and minimize aviation’s environmental impact. It reports revenues of $17.5 billion in 2025 and approximately 21,000 employees globally.

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 is a plus.
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.
At least 8 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.
Passion for 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 and/or orchestrate the site Hoshin Kanri process.
Support and/or orchestrate productivity-generation activities.
Coach peers and key managers in promoting and using AOS.
Serve 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.
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, drive method development, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimize end-to-end supply chain processes spanning procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate business outcomes to leadership teams.