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Manager, Operations
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An Operations Manager manages operations for a specific area within a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversees quality control, process improvement, and budget management for daily work activities. Has significant authority within their area of responsibility such as hiring, training, and managing staff.
$115,203 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Manager, Operations Location:
United States-Illinois-Wood Dale Job Number:
18552 Direct and coordinate activities of operations within the Defense Distributions Business Operations. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027. What you will be responsible for: Managing the Master Part Records. Customer Order review for Compliance and Export Licensing. Exporting and Shipping review and release. SCRAP Inventory Management. Order Management Support. Consignment Sales and Order Management. Support Large Customer interface requirements. Maintain Desk Top Instructions (DTI's), Process Flow Charts (PFC's), and Work instructions (WI). Develop changes and process improvements to IFS, current initiatives: Repair Order Management/Customer Owned material ALI Data Feed Management. Additional Product Line support as required Coordinates and manages a variety of requirements to meet the operational flow and production of the AAR Defense Distribution Business. Including distribution process flow, order management, Export Licensing, Import operations in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by General Manager to achieve divisional and customer objectives. Develops plans for efficient use of materials and employees. All other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
What you need to be successful in this role: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:- Competitive salary and bonus package
- 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 environment.