Manager, Business Process Improvement

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Holiday pay
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $99,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time; Overtime Status: Exempt