Operational Ex Lead

Honeywell • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

Are you a Lean Master ready to drive transformation in mission-critical manufacturing? Join our Mission Systems Division as a strategic change agent, leading lean deployment across our Woburn, MA facility while supporting operations in Whippany, NJ. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Business Process Improvement, you’ll architect and implement site-wide lean manufacturing systems that deliver linkage, flow, and flawless execution—meeting customer demand at the lowest cost with perfect quality. This is your opportunity to shape the future of defense manufacturing—where lean isn’t just a methodology, it’s a mindset. If you thrive on precision, performance, and empowering teams to achieve breakthrough results, we want you on our team.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field and a minimum of 8 years of experience to include at least 5 years of Lean leadership.
• Or a master's degree in business or technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience to include 3 years of Lean leadership.
• Or a high school diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience to include 5 years of Lean leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 40% between Woburn, MA and Whippany, NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 11 years of experience including 8 years of Lean leadership.
• Or master's degree and a minimum of 8 years with 5 years of Lean leadership.
• Lean master, lean practitioner, or Master Black Belt Certification.
• Automotive or electronics industry manufacturing experience.
• Toyota Production System (TPS) familiarity.
• Computer skills: high-level of spreadsheet utilization skills; using Microsoft office suite; ability to utilize and create reports using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lean Cell Development: Provide high-level input into the design and implementation of lean manufacturing cells across both sites.
• Advanced Lean Mastery: Apply expert-level knowledge in JIT, takt, flow, pull systems, standard work, jidoka, DMAIC, A3, TPM, heijunka, kanban, kaizen, pacemaker, pitch, replenishment systems, SWIP, supermarkets, and more.
• Mixed-Model Cell Design: Engineer high-efficiency cells using SWCS, % load balancing, and cell standard work.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and coach teams across departments to improve business processes and manage daily performance using visual controls.
• Gemba & Kaizen Excellence: Mentor through Gemba walks and lead standard work; facilitate kaizen events to eliminate waste and solve critical production challenges.
• Problem-Solving Culture: Train employees to identify abnormal conditions and apply structured problem-solving techniques.

Benefits

• In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees