Manager, Business Process Improvement

Manager, Business Process Improvement. Develop and maintain a process control system to ensure that business activities are conducted in an efficient manner and to ensure that activities provide a strategic competitive advantage for AAR in the marketplace.

What you will be responsible for: 

• Development and implementation of effective process management control systems through Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects
• Development, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators consistent with the needs of the business unit and customer requirement to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement
• Education of fellow employees in areas of process methodology, flowcharting, Six Sigma tools, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through training and development
• Reporting of KPIs to business unit leaders and other interested parties
• Interfacing at all levels with customer and government representatives as necessary
• Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities
• Cooperates with top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AARs policies and applicable laws during cross-functional collaboration on Continuous Improvement projects
• Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects while monitoring the effectiveness of implemented solutions and make recommendations for further improvements
• All other duties as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Quality Improvement techniques
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

• 5 years’ experience in process improvement, consulting, or other process improvement activities 

Year One Critical Success Factors: 

• Production floor organization/optimization
• Development of data collection process across multiple departments to produce quarterly KPI reports for internal and customer review
• Build upon current interdepartmental synergies to increase production throughput facility wide

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business/warehouse environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. 

Compensation: 
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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