Director Operational Excellence

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence (Finance) to drive the Aerospace Operating System (AOS) across site functions, enabling scalable improvements from procurement to logistics and production. You will partner with site leaders to define roadmaps, coach leaders, and lead change management to deliver growth and efficiency.

The role requires deep Lean experience, strategic influence, and the ability to travel for training and project support.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years applying Lean Manufacturing and Operating Systems principles.
• 8 years of project management experience across strategic and tactical change projects.
• Experience influencing frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize improvement events and AOS courses that create value.
• Lead strategic and operational business challenges.
• Foster continuous improvement mindset with AOS tools and methods.
• Support and orchestrate the Hoshin Kanri process for the site.
• Support productivity generation activities across the value chain.
• Coach peers and managers on promoting and using AOS.
• Encourage an Agile & Lean mindset across teams.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA

Job description

Director Operational Excellence (Finance)

As an Aerospace Operating System (AOS) 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.

You will partner closely with Site Leader and AOS Global Operations Leader to establish the AOS roadmap, align strategic priorities, and enable scalable implementation across functions within the site including but not exclusive to planning, materials, sourcing, and quality.

As the key thought leader and change agent, this individual will coach leaders, drive method development and continuous improvement initiatives, and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes spanning procurement, planning, production, distribution, and logistics to support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation.

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
• Leads and execute change management across employee population
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 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 both strategic and tactic change projects
• 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 Years of 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

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.

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.

Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you’ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that’s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you’re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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://honeywellaeroshipbenefits.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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world’s aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com