5-7 years of experience in production operations management or a related field.
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of team development.
Proficient in operational management, including budgeting and cost control.
Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across departments.
Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and MRP for inventory management.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the operational team to meet performance and quality standards.
Develop departmental plans and budgets to effectively allocate resources.
Conduct performance appraisals and implement team development plans.
Monitor and enhance key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE and labor efficiency.
Identify and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions.
Collaborate with other departments to align business processes with operational goals.
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 and industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program with mental health benefits.
Various voluntary benefits including home/auto insurance discounts.
Full Job Description
Production Operations Manager
Woodward's Industrial product division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Production Operations Manager who will responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives ae achieved. This role drives operational excellence through strategic planning, process optimization, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives while aligning plant performance with overall business objectives.
Estimated annual base pay: $110,000-$150,000
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 Leadership: Manage and oversee the operational team, ensuring that performance targets and quality standards are consistently met.
Operational Planning: Develop and adapt departmental plans, budgets and priorities to address resource allocation and operational challenges effectively. (Responsible for budget and cost control.)
Performance Management: Conduct member performance appraisals, handle hiring and training processes, and implement development plans to enhance team capabilities.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, throughput, scrap, on-time delivery, and labor efficiency.
Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve technical and operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption to departmental objectives and overall performance.
Cross Functional Coordination: Collaborate with other departments to integrate business processes and achieve strategic operational goals.
Key Skills:
Leadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and inspire multiple teams or departments to achieve organizational goals by aligning resources, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving accountability across broader operations.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving: The ability to lead teams in analyzing situations, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions using logic, creativity, and sound judgment.
Operational Management: Proficient in managing and motivating teams to enhance performance and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Adept at monitoring and managing financial performance, including budgeting and cost control within the area of responsibility.
Communication: Sets example and models excellent communication skills with 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 medium-term improvement initiatives. Consistently meets production and delivery targets. Manages competing priorities without compromising quality or safety.
Lean Mindset: Proficient with 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Flow / Pull, Value Stream Mapping and Improvement through Kaizen.
Leads Production System implementation elements of member, machine, and material capacity planning. Leads DMS. Knowledgeable in how different business areas interact and integrates operations to support overall business objectives.
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. User level 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.
Collaboration: Involves working closely with team members, other departments, senior management, and external partners to align goals, improve processes, and ensure smooth operations. This includes fostering open communication, coordinating across functions, solving problems, and supporting team development while maintaining a focus on efficiency and productivity. (Executive presence.)
Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
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).
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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.
