Mgr, Bus Process Improvement

SUMMARY
Develop and maintain a process control system to assure that business activities are conducted in an efficient manner and to assure that activities provide a strategic competitive advantage for AAR in the marketplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Development and implementation of effective process management control systems
Development and reporting of key performance indicators consistent with the needs of the business unit and customer requirement.
Education of fellow employees in areas of process methodology, flowcharting, Six Sigma tools, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reporting of KPIs to business unit leader 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.
All other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AARs policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Commitment to company values and ethics
Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately
Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
Commitment to company values and ethics
Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared
Advanced computer proficiency
Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities
Project management skills
Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems
Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors 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
5 Years experience in process improvement, consulting, or other process improvement activities.

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 environment.