Operational Excellence Consultant (Director)

Responsibilities

• Support & coach AOS Leaders to drive overall AOS roll-out of unit, set-up implementation roadmap and coordinate transition activities in the unit
• Collaborate with the AOS Leader and align with the Head of Unit on their priorities and plans to achieve operational, financial, and strategic targets
• Actively supports AOS Agile Action Plan(s) to deliver on Performance Improvement targets of units
• Create impact through facilitation of training courses and Kaizen Improvement Events
• Qualify & coach AOS Key Enablers on AOS Methods and the Lean Six Sigma mindset
• Drives AOS Method development and improvement in a focus area of expertise, e.g. ISC, R&D or Commercial
• Act as AOS thought leader for cultural change
• Lead and manage strategic and tactical change projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Apply Lean Management–based business systems (such as DBS, HOS, and the Toyota Production System) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Conduct process and management consulting to identify improvement opportunities and optimize business workflows.
• Communicate effectively across the organization, collaborating with stakeholders in both the local language and English.
• Lead Supply Chain Excellence Initiatives: Drive the end-to-end supply chain Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence Roadmap, executing initiatives related to demand planning, procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics optimization.
• Support Strategy Deployment: Collaborate with the site leadership team to deploy strategies effectively, establishing and coaching critical initiatives (A3’s), Tier accountability processes, and leading GEMBA walks to enhance structured problem-solving techniques.
• Digital Transformation and Innovation: Identify and oversee initiatives aimed at implementing digitalization, data analytics, and process optimization across all supply chains, driving efficiencies and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to initiate and sustain continuous improvement initiatives, actively reducing waste while implementing innovative practices.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement, reinforcing corrective actions where necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies to maintain operational integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience, with more than 4 years of leadership experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Business Systems, Consultancy or Operational Excellence.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% for business needs.
• 4 or more years of relevant leadership experience in Lean manufacturing, Lean supply chain, or strategic change projects.
• Master Practitioner level of competency in the fundamental Lean tools
• Hands on experience in organizing and conducting Kaizen events and improvement workshops, coaching, and supporting change initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, with a proven track record of implementation and change management.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience in providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring direct and/or indirect reports.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to inspire change & influence without authority.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and other relevant software solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies within supply chain management.
• The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $186,000-$232,000.
• For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $213,900-$266,800.