Manager, Business Process Improvement

AAR; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with companydf

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Manager of Business Process Improvement to lead process optimization efforts in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on developing control systems, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include education on Six Sigma tools, managing projects, and interfacing with customers and government representatives to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or eight years of related experience.
• Experience with Quality Improvement techniques.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in process improvement, consulting, or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of process management control systems through continuous Improvement initiatives and projects.
• Development, monitoring and reporting of KPIs to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Education of fellow employees in areas of process methodology, flowcharting, Six Sigma tools, and 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.

Skills

Six Sigma Black Belt

Quality Improvement techniques

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Title: Manager, Business Process Improvement

Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford

Job Number: 18816

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 $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.

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.