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The Operational Excellence Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement across Distribution Center operations. This position oversees the development, refinement, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), KPI frameworks, and strategic initiatives to optimize operational performance. The role ensures seamless collaboration across operations, sales, and planning aligning with broader organizational goals.

You will report directly to our Plant Director and you’ll work out of our Groveport, OH location with an On-site schedule.

In this role, you will impact the organization by driving operational excellence initiatives, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and enhancing customer satisfaction. A key focus will be on process optimization, centralized reporting, labor management, and the deployment of both DC and Manufacturing best practices, enhancing the operational efficiency and scalability of Honeywell’s Supply Chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide full financial analysis and capital expenditure justification as necessary, and accurately project and track savingsCoach and develop staff through the value stream, including engineering, materials management, and operations, to ensure transformation priorities are aligned to the top overall business needs and Operational Excellence thinking is utilized in solution approachesCoach team members of the site/business and continuous improvement professionals supporting the Transformation Value Streams to grow their knowledge and capabilities. Educate them to be true agents of change, improving their change management capabilities (tools and behaviors), and ensure rigor around conducting rapid improvement events.Lead and support capital projects and advanced manufacturing engineering efforts directly related to foot-print reduction, operation optimization and efficiencyImplement KPIs and operational rigor to drive improvements throughout the siteConducts time studies to identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements.Leads the design and execution of process improvement strategies with measurable ROI.Develops, defines, and standardizes SOPs across all branch operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.Creates, refines, and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational success.Analyzes data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for operational improvements.Facilitates cross-functional collaboration to understand business needs and integrate them into process improvements and initiatives.Develops and executes a strategic roadmap for network optimization, focusing on flow planning between vendors, branches, and supply chain.Identifies and implements opportunities for route optimization and cost savingsOversees the design and delivery of training programs to ensure operational excellence and team development.Provides coaching and feedback to direct reports, fostering professional growth and high performance.Drives perpetual productivity improvements by leveraging advanced analytics and technology.Oversees centralized reporting to ensure data integrity and accessibility for decision-making.Leads forecasting efforts and labor management planning to align resources with operational demands.Implements technology solutions to streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve efficiency.Tracks enhancements in reporting, processes, and tools to drive ongoing improvements.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

Minimum of 5 years of lean transformation experience in operational excellence and understanding of lean principles or related fieldStrong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologiesProven track record of driving process improvements and executing lean transformationsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership and communication skills

WE VALUE

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldAbility to influence and drive changeExcellent project management skillsPassion for continuous improvementAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAdditional InformationJOB ID: HRD254447Category: Integrated Supply ChainLocation: 6766 Pontius Road,Groveport,Ohio,43125,United StatesExemptDue to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.Business Services

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.