Director Operational Excellence

Honeywell INC. in; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advanced materials sector is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to drive performance improvements across 20 global manufacturing locations. This role requires strong leadership, a background in Lean and Six Sigma, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of implementing processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-in-class operational infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement and guide manufacturing site personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Agile

Job description

Director Operational Excellence (Finance)

Director Operational Excellence (Finance)

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

The Director of Operational Excellence will play a vital role in shaping the future of Solstice Advanced Materials by developing and implementing cutting-edge operational processes. This position is responsible for leading a diverse team of experts in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The Director will report directly to the Director of Digital & Operational Excellence within the Spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, and will be instrumental in driving performance improvements and achieving strategic objectives.

This role will develop and implement the Operational Excellence program across 20 global manufacturing locations. The Director will collaborate closely with the Solstice Advanced Materials leadership team to establish foundational manufacturing best practices, and assist with their implementation across the organization. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for identifying and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Another key aspect of the role is the development and implementation of Operational Execution standards across Solstice Advanced Materials. The Director will work hand-in-hand with site leadership to understand their challenges and devise tailored system solutions to address these issues. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility, as the Director will lead efforts to drive performance enhancements and optimize processes within the organization.

Furthermore, the Director will guide, coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing site personnel, while ensuring their efforts are aligned with the company's strategic goals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to achieve performance objectives and deliver impactful results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement best-in-class operational infrastructure
• Collaborate with Solstice Advanced Materials leadership team to develop foundational manufacturing best practices, then assist with implementation
• Identify and implement solutions to streamline operations
• Develop and implement Operational Execution standards across Solstice Advanced Materials
• Collaborate with site leadership to understand their problems, and devise system solutions to solve these problems
• Drive continuous improvement
• Guide, coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing site personnel
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve performance objectives

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

MUST HAVE

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven track record of implementing processes and systems
• Background using industry best practices like Six Sigma, Lean, Agile
• Working knowledge of operational tools, infrastructure, and best practices

WE VALUE

• Digital Process affinity and acumen
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant field
• Experience in the advanced materials industry
• Six Sigma certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to facilitate workshops and kaizen events

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req490705
• Category: Integrated Supply Chain
• Location: 115 Tabor Road,Morris Plains,New Jersey,07950,United States
• Exempt

Global (ALL)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.