Operations Supervisor- 1st Shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity being respectful and accountable to one another and staying humble and driven while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• 10% shift differential included in salary
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12paid holidays including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical dental and vision Insurance
• 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

Are you ready to make your mark If you are interested in becoming an Operations Supervisor at Woodward we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The position directs the activities of and has responsibility for subordinates in direct production and indirect support functions in an operations environment.

*This is a 1st shift position*

Whats in it for you

At Woodward our employees are called and treated as members and weve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. Its an inclusive positive collaborative and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for developing implementing and maintaining departmental and individual goals and performance measures
• Basic knowledge of the Six Sigma processes and the ability to apply Six Sigma principles to production process for continual improvement and operational effectiveness
• Responsible for managing budget indirect labor expenses purchase orders etc.
• Communicates and supports the message of WLES (Woodward Lean Enterprise System) and PLC (Product Life Cycle) to his/her members
• Collaborates with others on continuous process improvement and cost reduction plans
• Responsible for maintaining training plans (e.g. Job specific ISO QS FAA Certifications etc.) and ensure members certifications and training requirements are kept current as required for position

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Less than 2 years previous leadership experience required (e.g. direct leadership team lead mentoring projects etc.)
• Previous operations experience/knowledge required

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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