Aerospace Operating System Site Leader

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave and holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Operating System Site Leader to drive the development and deployment of the AOS across the site and potentially multiple sites. You will align leadership teams, coordinate improvement initiatives, and embed Lean and Agile methods to foster continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive experience in Lean, OS, and project leadership, with the ability to travel for training or project support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years applying Lean Manufacturing and OS principles and tools.
• 8+ years of project management across strategic and tactical change.
• Business fluent in local language and English.
• Experience influencing and communicating with frontline staff, site leadership and executives, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to other locations for training or project support (limited).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prioritizes & organizes improvement events and AOS courses to create value for the unit.
• Manages or leads strategic and operational business challenges.
• Fosters a continuous improvement mindset with Lean and Agile tools.
• Supports Hoshin Kanri process for the site.
• Supports productivity generation activities.
• Coaches peers and key managers on AOS usage.
• Acts as a thought leader for an Agile & Lean mindset.
• Advances AOS by sharing success stories and recognizing stakeholders.
• Orchestrates, coaches & leads AOS community and key enablers.
• Drives and manages AOS qualifications of employees.
• Active member of the global company-wide AOS community.
• Collaborates with the AOS office to execute the AOS strategy.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operating Systems

Project Management

Leadership Communication

Travel Readiness

Facilitating Improvement Events

Values & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Management

MBA (plus)

Job description

As an Aerospace Operating System Site Leader here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be a critical leader in the development and site-wide deployment for the Aerospace Operating System (AOS), driving the transformation of operational performance across the site or multi sites.

This role is also responsible for driving the expansion, adoption, and execution of the Aerospace Operating System (AOS). The AOS Leader aligns leadership teams, coordinates improvement initiatives, embeds Lean and Agile methodologies, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prioritizes & organizes improvement events and AOS courses to create value for the unit
• Manages or leads relevant, strategic & operational business challenges
• Fosters a continuous improvement mindset with respective methods and tools
• Supports and/or orchestrates the Hoshin Kanri process for the site
• Supports and/or orchestrates productivity generation activities
• Coaches peers & key managers inside the unit on the promotion & use of AOS
• Acts as a thought leader for an Agile & Lean mindset
• Advances AOS through sharing of success stories & recognition of stakeholders
• Orchestrates, coaches & leads AOS community & key enablers
• Drives, motivates & manages AOS qualifications of employees
• Active member of the global, companywide AOS community
• Collaborate with the AOS office to execute the AOS strategy

Qualifications

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8+ years of practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Operating Systems principles and tools
• 8+ years of project management experience gained through both strategic and tactic change projects
• Business fluent in 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 (limited)

WE VALUE

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master of Business Administration is a plus
• Experience in various areas of operations is strongly preferred, i.e. production, planning, procurement, logistics or similar
• Successful track record in leading without formal authority
• Proven experiences in driving results & coaching teams/peers across departments
• Experience in developing and sustaining networks / communities
• Leadership qualities & experience in motivating and developing diverse teams
• 8 Yearsof Practical experience facilitating improvement events
• Ability to Inspire & lead without authority
• Alignment to Honeywell Aerospace values, behaviors and principles, with experience and focus on customer outcomes, transformation, innovation, end-to-end ownership, and teamwork
• Ability to be an active listener and empathetic
• Experience convincing & pro-active change driver
• Passionate about learning Aerospace OS Core Methods and tools
• Results & quality orientation
• Methodical & structured way of thinking
• High analytical capability

The annual base salary range for this position is $188,000 - $235,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

OUR COMPANY

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we’re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

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