VP, Operations

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AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in various countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in over 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value‑driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

• Competitive salary and quarterly 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

The VP Operations is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and completion of the business plan, as well as the overall functioning of the department for a division with a sales volume over $150 million.

• Establish operational performance criteria and measurement tools
• Implement initiatives for efficiency improvements and sharing of best practices
• Maintain oversight of capability development and capital expenditure agenda
• Ensure maximum intercompany yield for AAR through Trading and Services operational collaboration
• Identify and address training needs
• Periodic project management
• Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees in the facility operating departments
• Primary responsibility for the overall function of the assigned divisions
• Promote the mission, vision, and values that AAR has developed in order to maintain a strong relationship with our employees, customers, and stockholders
• Successful implementation of any Business Plan Objectives
• Provide direction to the group to ensure that goals and objectives are met in the most efficient and effective way possible
• Ensure that employees have the skills needed to perform their job so the group can achieve the goals and objectives desired
• Develop employees in the group to improve their ability to meet changes in their job requirements and customer demands
• Interface with other Divisional Managers as required during the applicable decision‑making process
• All other duties as assigned

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• A&P Certificate with no previous regulator certificate actions
• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving
• Continuous learning: ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change
• Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities
• Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve…