Are you a Plant Manager or multi-site Manufacturing Manager who has 8 years progressive experience managing mid-size to large manufacturing facilities in multiple locations? If so, we are looking for you.

We have an opening for a Manufacturing Operations Manager, based in Bolingbrook, IL, but with direct responsibility for plants in Ohio and Alabama.

You will be managing the full scope of operations including manufacturing; engineering; quality; materials management; safety, health and environment; and maintenance.

The multiple facilities manufacture electrical safety personal protection equipment (PPE) - with rubber forming, compression molding, and assembly operations - as well as fire services gear - clothing, gloves and helmets - in support of the Specialty Safety business unit of Honeywell's Safety Products (HSP).

Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing operations to consistently meet or exceed business objectives and AOP targets for the Electrical Safety and First Responders business for HSP.


• Champion use of Six Sigma/Lean tools in driving plant improvement to develop and implement strategic initiatives relative to inventory, capacity utilization, and growth opportunities


• Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources


• Drive cultural change, accountability and continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization to aid HOS Full Scale Deployment.


• Build positive working relationships within the global organization. Develop and maintain a highly skilled and motivated workforce to support overall business.


• Act as Main focal point for all ISC related activities driving Cost, Delivery, Quality and HSE performance.


• Establish best-in-class manufacturing processes for all products


• Provide Operations team with effective leadership, guidance and communication Responsible for manufacturing of assigned product lines.


• Maintain adequate facility and programs established by HS&E to assure all employees have safe working environment.

At Honeywell, our top priority is having great people who can live up to the demanding expectations of our customers and markets. To help you live up to those expectations, we emphasize continuous learning and development, giving you the chance to develop your career

Honeywell Life Safety is a strategic business unit in Automation and Control Solutions (ACS). We are a global leader in commercial fire systems, smoke and gas detection, personal protective equipment, and home healthcare monitoring products.  Our quality products, integrated system solutions, and services make life safer, more comfortable, more secure, and more productive in every corner of our world. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors of Science degree


• 8 years of management experience in a progressive manufacturing environment


• 5 years experience in Total Quality, Six Sigma or Lean


• 3 years experience as a plant or location manager in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering or Operations Management  


• Six Sigma Green or Black belt  


• Experience in a heavily focused HSE environment


• Lean certification


• Leadership and integrity; manages by fact, achieves results, builds teams


• Bias for action, assertive, decisive


• Commitment to achieve key performance metrics and drive for continuous improvement


• Vision and purpose; creates and communicates compelling vision and direction, inspires, motivates


• High level communication skills, written and verbal with diverse levels throughout the organization


• Customer focus, meets expectations, internally and externally, forms partnerships


• Analytical problem solving ability, process oriented


• Proficient computer skills, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics


• Good organizational skills, able to attract/select high talent people


• Cross-functional experience in operations


• Experience in at least one other functional area is desired


• Ability to motivate, encourage and develop others to achieve desired results


• Good interpersonal skills are required

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce

Keywords: plant manager/ general manager / chemical / rubber / polymer / textile construction / sewing / textiles / manufacturing / injection molding / plastics / six sigma / Taguchi / lean manufacturing

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 50%