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 Senior Director of Operational Excellence here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence initiatives at Honeywell Aerospace for the Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Organization. By developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness, identifying and eliminating barriers to execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Senior Director of Operational Excellence contributes to the overall success of the organization.
You will report directly to our Vice President of ISC Global Operations and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's processes. This will result in streamlined operations, reduced costs, increased productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and drive operational excellence initiatives across the organization.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify and eliminate barriers to execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
- Lead the operating system that provides guidance and support to site leaders to ensure operational excellence and execution of site delivery.
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
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in operational excellence or related field
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving results
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field
- Experience leading presentations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to develop extension communications operating systems
- Strong bias for action
- Familiarity with Change Management Techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create and improve system tools to track Supply Chain Metrics by Site
- Ability to influence and drive change
- Excellent project management skills
- Passion for continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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. citizen, permanent resident, protected status under asylum or refugee provisions, or eligible to obtain export approval
- Minimum 10 years of experience in operational excellence or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving results
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience leading presentations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to develop extension communications operating systems
- Strong bias for action
- Familiarity with change management techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create and improve system tools to track supply chain metrics by site
- Ability to influence and drive change
- Excellent project management skills
- Passion for continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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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