THE BUSINESS
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.
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
THE POSITION
As a Director of Integrated Supply Chain Operations here at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our end-to-end supply chain processes. You will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the integration of various supply chain functions, from procurement and production to distribution and logistics.
You will report directly to our Senior Plant Director, and you’ll work out of our Olathe, KS location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency of production and delivery of products, ultimately driving the success of the company. By optimizing processes and making strategic decisions, you enhance efficiency, cut costs, and align strategies with business goals. Your focus on risk mitigation and technology integration ensures a resilient and competitive edge. As a people leader at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and execute operational strategy across manufacturing, aligning production capabilities with long-term business objectives, growth plans, and customer demand
- Champion enterprise-wide Lean transformation, deploying advanced Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive a culture of operational excellence and measurable performance gains.
- Own end-to-end production performance, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets while continuously improving efficiency and scalability.
- Develop and implement strategic capacity and resource plans, integrating demand forecasts, capital investments, and workforce planning to support sustainable growth.
- Build and develop high-performing leadership teams, providing direction, coaching, and succession planning for managers and functional leaders across operations.
- Ensure compliance and risk management, maintaining the highest standards in safety, regulatory adherence, and operational discipline.
- Drive operational transformation initiatives, including digitization, automation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities to improve visibility, productivity, and decision-making.
- Establish and govern KPI frameworks, leveraging data analytics to monitor performance and drive fact-based decision-making.
- Lead new product introduction (NPI) and process innovation, ensuring operational readiness, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
Qualifications
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to US export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, perm resident, protected status under asylum/refugee, OR can obtain export approval.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations, including multi-site or complex environment oversight.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformations, including Lean deployment, cost-out initiatives, and productivity improvement programs.
- Strong people leadership and organizational development skills, with a history of building high-performing teams and leadership pipelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and other relevant software.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in supply chain management.
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Proven track record of driving operational excellence and achieving results.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset and a passion for driving change.
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://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.
Skills Required
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or export approval)
- 10+ years progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations, including multi-site or complex environment oversight
- Proven track record leading large-scale operational transformations including Lean deployment, cost-out initiatives, and productivity improvement programs
- Experience building and developing high-performing leadership teams, coaching, and succession planning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with familiarity in ERP systems and other relevant software
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging supply chain technologies (digitization, automation, Industry 4.0)
- On-site work at Olathe, KS (ability to work on-site)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Continuous improvement mindset and strong leadership/organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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