Director Operational Excellence Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Director of Operational Excellence roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship begins. With no lottery exemption, timing your job search around the annual H-1B cap and selection process is essential. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As a Director of Operational Excellence here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence (HMX) across multiple business units. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with senior leaders to identify improvement opportunities and develop a strategic roadmap for HOS aligned with business goals. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at Honeywell and be part of a talented team dedicated to shaping the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience and mastery in implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- 8+ years of experience in proven leadership of managers and individual contributors
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel up to 50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic mindset and ability to align HOS initiatives with business objectives
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and driving change
COMPENSATION
- The annual base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $235,000. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategize and oversee the success of the implementation of Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence (HMX) across the business
- Work with the individual sites to develop and execute the strategic roadmap for HMX, aligning it with business goals and objectives
- Provide guidance and mentorship to HMX Senior Managers and teams in implementing Lean methodologies and tools
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HMX site assessments initiatives, making recommendations for enhancements
- Prepare monthly updates with sites and Senior management aligned with deliverables for each of the sites under scope of responsibilities
- Participate in operational improvements as needed within the sites under scope of responsibilities to include productivity improvements tied to continuous improvement
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
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.
INTRODUCTION
As a Director of Operational Excellence here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence (HMX) across multiple business units. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with senior leaders to identify improvement opportunities and develop a strategic roadmap for HOS aligned with business goals. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at Honeywell and be part of a talented team dedicated to shaping the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience and mastery in implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- 8+ years of experience in proven leadership of managers and individual contributors
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel up to 50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic mindset and ability to align HOS initiatives with business objectives
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and driving change
COMPENSATION
- The annual base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $235,000. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategize and oversee the success of the implementation of Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence (HMX) across the business
- Work with the individual sites to develop and execute the strategic roadmap for HMX, aligning it with business goals and objectives
- Provide guidance and mentorship to HMX Senior Managers and teams in implementing Lean methodologies and tools
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HMX site assessments initiatives, making recommendations for enhancements
- Prepare monthly updates with sites and Senior management aligned with deliverables for each of the sites under scope of responsibilities
- Participate in operational improvements as needed within the sites under scope of responsibilities to include productivity improvements tied to continuous improvement
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
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.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires proof that the role demands a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's. Document how your Lean Six Sigma, industrial engineering, or operations management credentials directly qualify you for this title, not general business experience.
Target employers with operational transformation mandates
Companies undergoing supply chain overhauls, post-merger integration, or manufacturing scale-ups have genuine Director-level operational needs. These employers are far more likely to initiate H-1B sponsorship than those filling a steady-state management gap.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Director of Operational Excellence openings at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This filters out roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but historically never initiated at the director level.
Clarify sponsorship scope before the offer stage
Some employers sponsor individual contributors but balk at director-level H-1B costs, which are higher due to prevailing wage tiers. Ask HR explicitly whether they've sponsored director-grade roles before, so you don't lose weeks in a process that stalls at budget approval.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The LCA locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro before accepting an offer, so your negotiated salary clears the Level III or IV threshold your title will likely require.
Account for PERM timing if green card is the goal
Directors often start PERM labor certification during their H-1B period. Because PERM requires advertising the role publicly and proving no qualified U.S. workers applied, the process takes 12 to 18 months minimum and must start well before your status expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Operational Excellence role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain management. Generic titles paired with general business requirements can draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description must tie the degree requirement directly to the core duties of the role.
Which visa types are realistic for this role?
The H-1B is the primary path for most candidates. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery equivalent. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to a USMCA-listed profession such as industrial engineer. L-1A is available if you're transferring within a multinational company at the managerial level.
What degree does an employer need to sponsor for this title?
Most employers sponsoring Director of Operational Excellence roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, mechanical engineering, or business with a quantitative focus. Advanced degrees in engineering or an MBA with an operations concentration are common at the director level and can strengthen the specialty occupation argument in the LCA and I-129 petition.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring this role?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for operational excellence and operations management roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to sponsorship at this level rather than approaching employers cold and hoping they'll initiate the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already a director on a visa?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Your new employer files a new LCA for the specific role and location, which must reflect the prevailing wage for a director-level operations position in that metro area before the petition is submitted.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Operational Excellence jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.