Director ISC Operations

As a Director of Integrated Supply Chain Operations at Honeywell, you will lead end-to-end supply chain execution at our Minneapolis site, with a strong emphasis on project execution, Management Operating System (MOS) maturity, capacity expansion, and operational excellence. This role is a critical site leadership position responsible for translating business strategy into disciplined execution that enables growth through capital investment, lean operations, and increased manufacturing capacity.

You will have full accountability for procurement, production planning, manufacturing operations, logistics, and distribution, ensuring these functions operate as a tightly integrated system. In parallel, you will lead major cross-functional projects, embed a robust MOS, and partner with senior leadership to execute capital programs that expand operational capability and support future growth.

You will report directly into senior leadership and work on-site at our Minneapolis, MN facility.

In this role, you will significantly influence the site’s ability to scale, deliver, and perform. By strengthening operational discipline, driving lean transformation, and executing capacity-expanding capital projects, you will directly enable improved throughput, cost performance, delivery, and long-term business growth.


Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for procurement, production planning, manufacturing operations, inventory management, logistics, and distribution at the site.
• Develop and execute integrated supply chain strategies that improve capacity, service levels, cost, and responsiveness.
• Ensure alignment between supply chain execution and business growth objectives.
• Lead the deployment, maturity, and continuous improvement of the site’s Management Operating System (MOS), ensuring disciplined operating rhythms, standard work, and performance transparency.
• Drive accountability through tiered reviews, KPI management, and structured problem-solving.
• Embed operational cadence that enables predictable execution and sustained performance improvement.
• Lead and sponsor cross-functional operational and supply chain projects, including footprint optimization, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements.
• Partner with engineering, finance, and site leadership to define, justify, and execute capital investment programs that increase throughput and enable long-term growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Champion lean manufacturing and supply chain principles, driving waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and flow optimization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and employee engagement.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency.
• Lead demand and supply planning processes, leveraging data and market insights to optimize capacity and inventory.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement performance to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply.
• Establish, track, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) across the integrated supply chain.
• Collaborate closely with finance, engineering, quality, and other functional leaders to ensure enterprise alignment.
• Prepare and present regular performance updates to senior leadership, highlighting results, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• 8 or more years of progressive experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing operations, with clear accountability for integrated execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and influencing cross-functional organizations.
• Proven success implementing and sustaining a Management Operating System (MOS) or equivalent operational discipline.
• Experience supporting and executing capital projects focused on capacity expansion and operational growth.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with experience using ERP and related planning systems.
• 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

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• A strong, visible leadership style with the ability to inspire accountability and engagement.
• A track record of driving lean transformation, operational excellence, and measurable performance improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment.
• A growth mindset, bias for action, and passion for building scalable, high-performing operations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,100-$218,450. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit https://aerospace.honeywell.com/ (https://aerospace.honeywell.com/)

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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity : click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)

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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :