About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Manager, Business Process Improvement - 18816

Description

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

Qualifications

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 $105,000 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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Job

: Engineering

Primary Location

: United States-Illinois-Rockford

Schedule

: Full-time

Overtime Status

: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.