5-7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in ultra precision CNC machining and troubleshooting
Experience supervising a union workforce
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and basic MRP concepts
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and team communication skills
Ability to implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
Supervise front line team members to meet production targets and customer expectations
Allocate and coordinate resources to achieve operational objectives
Conduct performance evaluations and manage team development
Identify and resolve technical and operational issues
Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency
Benefits
Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
401(k) match of 4.5%
Annual stock contribution of 5%
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
12 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
Generous vacation and sick time policies
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program with mental health benefits
Member life and disability insurance options
Referral bonuses and various voluntary benefits including insurance discounts
Full Job Description
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated annual base pay: $85,000(minimum) - $110,000(midpoint) - $136,000(maximum) Plus shift differential
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including:
Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Key Responsibilities:
Team Supervision: Provide direct support to front line team members in meeting their daily production targets to ensure customer expectations are met.
Resource Management: Allocates and coordinates resources effectively to meet operational objectives.
Performance Management: Conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, manages member development, recognition and ensures accountability and policy adherence.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves day-to-day technical and operational issues and coaching and mentoring team's problem-solving capabilities.
Process Improvement: Collaborates with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness to improve the production system and meet customer demand.
Key Skills:
Leadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve goals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving: The ability to analyze situations, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions using logic, creativity, and sound judgment.
Operational Management: The ability to oversee daily operations, optimize processes, allocate resources effectively, and ensure productivity while meeting organizational goals and maintaining quality standards. Adjust resources and priorities based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
Team Communication: Sets example and models excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders, support teams, and with own team
Time Management: Ability to identify critical tasks and allocate time and resources accordingly. Balances urgent production needs with short-term improvement initiatives. Consistently meets production and delivery targets. Manages competing priorities without compromising quality or safety.
Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates and support continuous improvement activities.
Ability to effectively leads the team through 5S, Visual Management, standardized work, and Daily Management System.
Computer Skills: Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for operational reporting. Ability to analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP. Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for inventory and production scheduling
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while effectively perceiving and responding to the emotions of others. This includes skills such as empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and relationship management to foster positive interactions and resolve challenges constructively.
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while effectively perceiving and responding to the emotions of others. This includes skills such as empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and relationship management to foster positive interactions and resolve challenges constructively.
Successful Candidates Typically Have:
Ultra precision CNC machining and troubleshooting experience
Leadership experience
Union workforce Supervisory experience
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
About Woodward, Inc
Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
