Process Improvement Manager: KPI-Driven, Six Sigma

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

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.