Operational Excellence Leader - ORD (Chicago, IL, US)

American Airlines Group
Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 126,000 - 164,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Communication skills","Planning skills","Interpersonal skills","Organizational skills"]

Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma to drive Operational Excellence across Maintenance Operations, Quality Management, and Material Supply. Coach multi-discipline teams and individuals, manage multiple projects, and provide performance status against plan while meeting delivery targets. Develop customer requirements, business processes, and KPIs that improve products and services, partnering with operational leadership to implement sustainable solutions.

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American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group
4 days ago

Operational Excellence Leader - ORD (Chicago, IL, US)

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Job Summary

Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma to drive Operational Excellence across Maintenance Operations, Quality Management, and Material Supply. Coach multi-discipline teams and individuals, manage multiple projects, and provide performance status against plan while meeting delivery targets. Develop customer requirements, business processes, and KPIs that improve products and services, partnering with operational leadership to implement sustainable solutions.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the development and execution of process improvements using Lean Six Sigma to drive Operational Excellence.
  • •Manage multiple projects, providing status updates on performance against plan and meeting delivery targets.
  • •Develop customer requirements, business processes, and KPIs that improve products and services.
  • •Engage in strategic organizational efforts and provide feedback on methods to achieve objectives.
  • •Lead cross-functional improvement activities with operational leadership across Maintenance Operations, Quality Management, and Material Supply.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 126,000 - 164,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPet InsuranceEmployee AssistanceWellness StipendFlexible Spending

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience/training).
  • •Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt certification.
  • •5 years of engineering and/or technical operations experience.
  • •3 years of leadership experience and 2 years of change management experience.
  • •Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering business value resulting in cost reduction or avoidance.
Experience:Commercial aviation
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunication skillsPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills
Certifications:Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office

Company Brief

American Airlines Group
Major U.S. airline providing scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation globally. Operates a large fleet and extensive domestic and international route network, serving millions of customers with diversified travel and loyalty services.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Fort Worth, United States
Founded: 1926
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