AAR Corp

Manager, Business Process Improvement

AAR Corp$80K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8 years)
  • Experience with Quality Improvement techniques
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
  • 5 years' experience in process improvement or consulting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement process management control systems
  • Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Educate employees on process methodologies and Six Sigma tools
  • Report KPI findings to leadership and stakeholders
  • Engage with customers and government representatives
  • Suggest alternative methods for process improvement
  • Collaborate with top management on company policies and procedures
  • Identify and analyze process improvements to reduce defects

Benefits

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


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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About AAR Corp

AAR Corp is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. AAR's Aviation Services segment provides aftermarket support and services to commercial aviation and government customers worldwide. AAR's Expeditionary Services segment provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. AAR's Intelligent Solutions segment provides technology-driven products and services to the global aviation and aerospace industries. AAR is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Learn more about AAR Corp
Size
4,700 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$20.5 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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